used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
Kurrumpore
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From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
Markestan
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From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
swelteringadjectiveUS /ˈsweltərɪŋ/
excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Markestan had the reputation in the Indian Army for being one of the hottest corners in the Empire in more senses than one, and Kurrumpore, the military centre, had not been chosen for any especial advantages of climate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A great roar of British voices pierced the jewelled curtain of the Indian night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The enthusiastic hubbub spread far, for every door and window was flung wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A toast with musical honours was being drunk in the sweltering dining-room of the officers' mess.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though the season was yet in its infancy, the heat was intense.
