Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

(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 The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

a quantity of money

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

from appearances alone

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

a native or inhabitant of Armenia

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

put in effect

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

past form of “garrison” — station (troops) in a fort or garrison

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

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From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

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From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

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

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

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

From this reading IN SLIPPERY PLACES.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

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From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

very generous

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

a particular point in time

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

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From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN SLIPPERY PLACES.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

save from sins

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

in constant agitation

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

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From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

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

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading IN SLIPPERY PLACES.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

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

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

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

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The walls were garrisoned by the loyal guard, the disappointed Sher Singh quartering himself with his followers in the house of a reluctant Armenian near at hand, and Gerrard and Charteris spent an arduous night in getting up from the secret treasury an amount sufficient to fulfil their obligations.

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

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

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

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

at the time that

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

which person or people

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The city was evidently seething with all the possibilities of revolt when the funeral procession entered and passed through the streets, but the army was staunch for the moment--apparently from a sportsmanlike readiness to allow Gerrard to redeem his promises if he could--and one or two attempts at disturbance were ruthlessly put down.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Owing to the combined influence of Charteris's strong hand, Gerrard's lavish promises to the army, and what Colonel Antony chose to style the "moderation" of Sher Singh, the succession of Kharrak Singh to his father's throne was effected without general bloodshed.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The women and the corpse of Partab Singh were got safely into the palace, and Sher Singh, who would have liked to edge in under cover of the confusion, dexterously excluded.