used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
conch-shells
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From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
coolies
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From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
Dermot
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From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
dismounted
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From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
ELEPHANTSnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
ten 10s
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
the force of workers available
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
muskets
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From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
having a point
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
Rajah's
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From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
raw-boned
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From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
put a saddle on
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
express in speech
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
stallionsnounUS /ˈstæljənz/
plural of “stallion” — uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
tom-toms
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From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But the cavalry kept together in a body; and the officer, turning in his saddle to speak to his men, pointed to the house with his sword.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The dismounted troops formed up before the bungalow but half a mile away, in two lines in open order.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Then from the huts long lines of coolies carrying weapons of every sort, rifles, old muskets, spears, and swords streamed out and encircled the bungalow at a distance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GOD OF THE ELEPHANTS At the end of the half hour a tempest of noise arose from the village; tom-toms were beaten, conch-shells blown and vigorous cheering was heard.
which person or people
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A little later the Rajah's twenty horsemen rode out of the village on their raw-boned stallions, followed by a hundred infantry soldiers who, Dermot observed, were now armed with rifles in place of their former muskets.
