used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as simple as two and two!
bare-legged
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From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
at any time
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
FINGER-PRINTS
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From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
HindunounUS /ˈhɪnduː/
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
Mahbub
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From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was as simple as two and two!
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Every eye was on the bare-legged Hindu, impassive as ever, staring straight before him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
ThugnounUS /θʌɡ/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
Thuggeenoun
murder and robbery by thugs
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
Thuggee's
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From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was as simple as two and two!
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely it was clear enough, now: here was a man killed by Thuggee's peculiar method, and here was the Thug.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE FINGER-PRINTS A shiver ran through the crowd, like a gust of wind across a field of wheat.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words, "Mahbub is Thuggee," seemed to rend the veil which obscured the tragedy.
