used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
Alemguir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
Beejapoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
gotten under control
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
Ganesanoun
Hindu god of wisdom or prophecy; the god who removes obstacles
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
the head of a state government
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
the act of departing
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
hear with intention
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
Maharajahnoun
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
Mysorenoun
a city in southern India to the southwest of Bangalore
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
and nothing more
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
ResidencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The English (the real masters of India) were in great numbers in Beejapoor, which contained the Residence of a Governor.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
ROBBERSnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
get by special effort
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
believed likely
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They suspected him of having escaped from prison--and what they accused him of stealing was nothing other than _myself_!
in or at the place that
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WE ARE TAKEN FOR ROBBERS Various adventures befell Prince Alemguir and myself at Beejapoor, which was the first city to be reached after leaving the chapel of Ganesa, and where we were obliged to remain several months.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While here we were secure from any hostile act on the part of the Maharajah of Mysore, himself an English subject, and permitted to retain his sovereignty only by payment of a tribute; but other dangers threatened us; first of all, _my Master was taken for a thief!_
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Seeing him wan, emaciated, almost naked, stripped of everything, his wrists and ankles scarred with the marks of chains, they would listen to nothing he said.
