used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
Bhulwana
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From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
BungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
make calm or still
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
discomforts
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From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
Everard
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From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
fro
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From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
Kurrumpore
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From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
Markestan
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From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
not any; not one
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
SERPENTnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
confined on all sides
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was with mixed feelings that Stella returned at length to The Green Bungalow, nearly three months after her baby's birth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
well-behavedadjective
(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading They had become close friends, and Stella had grown to regard his presence as a safeguard and protection against the nameless evils that surrounded Everard, though she could not have said wherefore.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
which person or people
From this reading During that time she had seen a good deal of her brother-in-law, who, nothing daunted by the discomforts of the journey, went to and fro several times between Bhulwana and the Plains.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE DESERT The battalion was ordered back to Kurrumpore for the winter months, ostensibly to go into a camp of exercise, though whispers of some deeper motive for the move were occasionally heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Markestan, though outwardly calm and well-behaved, was not regarded with any great confidence by the Government, so it was said, though, officially, no one had the smallest suspicion of danger.
