used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
Affghar
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From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
well in the past; former
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
the act of departing
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
EUREKAnounUS /jʊˈriːkə/
an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
From this reading EUREKA!
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
Feringhees
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From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
set up or found
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
Ghoojurs
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From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
Harkins
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From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
leader'snounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
Luchman
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From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
march in a procession
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
a particular point in time
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
and nothing more
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
move hurridly
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
shamelesslyadverbUS /ˈʃeɪmləsli/
without shame
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the Ghoojurs learned that the Europeans had fled, their courage came back, and they made a scrambling rush for the interior of the temple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading A brief search proved the truth of their leader's declaration, the only objects found being the overturned idol and the inanimate body of Harkins.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
Wana
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From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was plundered so shamelessly that it told the truth to Luchman the moment his eyes fell upon it.
at the time that
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Feringhees had departed, and, when the Ghoojurs found that nothing remained for them to do, they took up their march to the camp of Wana Affghar, which they reached a half hour after the departure of Luchman the guide.
