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From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
Aryans
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From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
attachesnounUS /əˈtætʃɪz/
plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
for the reason that
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
BengalinounUS /beŋˈɡɑːli/
(Hinduism) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus)
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
contract-making
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From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
approval
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
furtherancenounUS /ˈfɜːrθərəns/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
Ghurka
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From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
absolutely essential
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
be obedient to
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
RajnounUS /rɑːʒ/
British dominion over India (1757-1947)
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
on the contrary
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
rudimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌruːdəˈmentəri/
being or involving basic facts or principles
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
sahibs
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From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
and nothing more
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
subalterns
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From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
tenses
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From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore the institution of the Higher and the Lower Standard, and much anguish on the part of Her Majesty’s subalterns.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He must be approached through a rudimentary medium of imperative moods and future tenses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
which person or people
From this reading FOR the furtherance of a good understanding between the sahibs and the Aryans who obey them and minister unto them, the Raj[91] has ordained language examinations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Raj attaches rather more credit to the former of these examinations, but afterwards the difference is nominal—you forget them with equal facility.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This was necessary, because in war, contract-making, or the management of accounts, neither a Ghurka nor a Bengali will comprehend you if you simply swear at him.
