Chapter VI

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

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

matters of personal concern

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

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

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

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

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

stopping short and refusing to go on

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

a young female

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

act or move at high speed

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

of great significance or value

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

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

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

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 In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

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

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

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

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

engage in

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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 THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

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

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading The girl herself little dreamed she was such an important personage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE WELL Not until many months later did Malcolm learn the true cause of Roshinara Begum's anxiety that he and his friends should hasten to Meerut, and let it be known on the way that they came from Cawnpore.

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

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

which person or people

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In this instance, the balking of a Brahmin prince's passions was destined to change the whole trend of affairs in northern India.

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

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But that is often the case with those who are destined to make history.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet there were those in Bithoor that night who fully appreciated the tremendous influence on the course of political events that the direction of Winifred's flight might exercise.