Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

completely unclothed

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a thick and heavy shoe

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

possessive form of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

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From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

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From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

at any time

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

and nothing more

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

possessing material wealth

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

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From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

not in physical motion

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

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From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

carry out

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

in the direction of

From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

stripped of drapery

From this reading In fact, the mast from which the royal standard had floated, still reared itself, bare, undraped, from its roundel of roses.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He waved the cigar he was smoking towards Eshwara.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was pitched on the site of the Viceroy's camp, for the convenience of being close to the gaol where the late disturbers of the public peace had taken up their residence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a Caucasian

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It looked sleepier, more sun-saturate than ever, as it lay reflected in the still lagoon between it and the tent in which he was sitting; a double-poled, Commissioner's tent, which two days before had swooped down like an avenging angel with broad white wings to take possession of the just and the unjust in the name of Victoria _Kaiser-i-Hind_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

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From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE TRUTH "And to look at it now," came the Commissioner's rich, round brogue, "you would think butter wouldn't melt in its mouth!"