adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
beadnounUS /biːd/
a small ball with a hole through the middle
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
BeholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
Coolienoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
crowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
Dhurrumtolla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
hackneynounUS /ˈhækni/
a carriage for hire
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
half-dozens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
invincibilitynounUS /ˌɪnvɪnsəˈbɪlɪti/
the property being difficult or impossible to defeat
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
Lo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
money-lenders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
mut-wallah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
ox-carts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
pariahnounUS /pərˈaɪə/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
pedlarnoun
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
syce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
ticca-gharry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little groups of native clerks and money-lenders stood looking after, laughing and speculating; a native policeman, staring also, gave them sharp orders to disperse, and they said to him, “Peace, brother.”
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
tram-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A pariah tore along beside the vehicle barking; crows flew up from the rubbish heaps in the road by half-dozens, protesting shrilly; a pedlar of blue bead necklaces just escaped being knocked down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading There was a panic in Dhurrumtolla; a “ticca-gharry”--the shabby oblong box on wheels, dignified in municipal regulations as a hackney carriage--was running away.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading To each other they said, “Behold, the driver is a 'mut-wallah'” (or drunken person); and presently, as the thing whirled farther up the emptied perspective, “Lo! the syce has fallen.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Coolie mothers dragged naked children up on the pavement with angry screams; drivers of ox-carts dug their lean beasts in the side, and turned out of the way almost at a trot; only the tram-car held on its course in conscious invincibility.
