used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
Akbar
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From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
in addition
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
chief-eunuch
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From this reading The quondam chief-eunuch giggled like a girl.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
dust-like
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From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading The quondam chief-eunuch giggled like a girl.
a young female
From this reading The quondam chief-eunuch giggled like a girl.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
Khân
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From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
immediately past
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
MONGERSnounUS /ˈmʌŋɡərz/
plural of “monger” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
with speed
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
quondamadjective
belonging to some prior time
From this reading The quondam chief-eunuch giggled like a girl.
on the contrary
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
Roshan
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From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "That is a step, certainly, but--" he turned quickly to Akbar Khân, "it seems impossible!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "So she will see my grandmother," he said, at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MIRACLE MONGERS Roshan Khân flung his cigarette away, and walked up and down his quarters in the Fort like an Englishman; he felt rather like one, also, in his vague distaste for something which refused to fit in with his previous experiences.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Nothing is impossible with women, oh, Protector of the Poor!" he said; then, with a jaunty air of self-satisfaction, went on, "and this dust-like one has experience.
