Chapter IV

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

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

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

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

darkened by smoke

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

attack viciously and ferociously

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

brought together in one place

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

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From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

of especially an attitude

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

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

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

not close together in time

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

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

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

not one, and not any

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

and nothing more

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

in other respects or ways

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

approval to do something

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

a special situation

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

very small

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

not buried

From this reading In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

tell voluntarily

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

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 In each case the tiny detachment discovered blackened walls and unburied corpses.

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

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE WAY TO CAWNPORE In Meerut reigned that blessed thing, Pax Britannica, otherwise known as the British bulldog.

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

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

which person or people

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.

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From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the bulldog was kept on the chain and peace obtained only within his kennel.

a late time of life

From this reading The Meerut district abounded with Goojers, the hereditary thieves of India, and these untamed savages had lost none of their wild-beast ferocity under fifty years of British rule.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Malcolm, deprived of his regiment, gathered under his command a few young civilians who were eager to act as volunteer cavalry, and was given a grudging permission to ride out to the isolated bungalows of some indigo planters, on the chance that the occupants might have defended themselves successfully against the rioters.