used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
in addition
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There is danger in your path."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
made afraid
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is danger in your path."
informantnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
a person who supplies information
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is danger in your path."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
Mem-sahib
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From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
a course of conduct
From this reading There is danger in your path."
praysverbUS /preɪz/
third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
sahib's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Also," her informant proceeded, "the _sahib's_ mare was frightened, not by an accident, but by a trick.
(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 And he chose this road so that he might be far from habitation, well knowing that for every mile on the lower road there are two miles to be travelled on this.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was the _sahib's_ will that she should run away.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Mem-sahib_, your servant has spoken, and he prays you to beware.
