23rd
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From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
chuprassie
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From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
Elton
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From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
Gumilcund
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From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
Hoosanee
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From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
Nowgong
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From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
on one occasion
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
RAJAHnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
Sahib's
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From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
Sahibs
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From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RAJAH SURPRISED It was on that very night, the night of the 23rd of May, that Hoosanee returned to Gumilcund, after his unsuccessful effort to save Grace Elton and her cousin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the Sahibs, he said, were disliked by the people and soldiers, and would not be spared.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He reported himself to his master at once, and gave an account of what he had done.
which person or people
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not venture to repeat his conversation with the chuprassie; but he said that he believed there was one servant in the Captain Sahib's service who might be trusted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was his opinion that the rising at Nowgong would be speedy and cruel.
