Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

move towards

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

shining intensely

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

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

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

put on clothes

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

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

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

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

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

the act of giving

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

the head of a state government

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

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

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

immediately past

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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 Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

the force of workers available

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

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From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

the tenure of a president

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

a person who represents others

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

absolutely still

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Inside, the splendid ballroom, ablaze with electric lights, was crowded with gaily-dressed figures in costumes beautiful or bizarre.

having a supporting base

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

not in physical motion

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

characterized by variety

From this reading Later in the evening a group of officers in varied costumes stood near one of the entrances criticising the dresses and the company.

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

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

in or at the place that

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

during the time that

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

a Caucasian

From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

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From this reading Motors and carriages were still rolling up in a long line to the entrance where the gorgeously-clad Indian Cavalry soldiers of the Governor's Bodyguard--tall and stately back-bearded men in long scarlet tunics, white breeches and high black boots, their heads swathed in gaudy _loongies_ (turbans) with tails streaming down their backs, holding steel-headed bamboo lances with red and white pennons in their white-gauntleted right hands--lined the approach.

which person or people

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The good-looking, middle-aged baron who was the King's representative in the Bombay Presidency was standing, dressed as Charles II., beside his plain but pleasant-featured wife in the garb of Amy Robsart, receiving the last of their guests, while already the dancing had begun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "ROOTED IN DISHONOUR" Government House, Ganeshkind, outside Poona, the residence of the Governor of Bombay during the Rains, was blazing with light and gay with the sound of music; for His Excellency was giving a fancy dress ball.