used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
Ananda
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From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
BuddhistsnounUS /ˈbuːdəsts/
plural of “buddhist” — one who follows the teachings of Buddha
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
Darna
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From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
eruptiveadjectiveUS /ˌiːˈrʌptɪv/
producing or characterized by eruptions
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Darna Singh was explaining in a whisper:
explosivesnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/
plural of “explosive” — a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
fanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
HindusnounUS /ˈhɪnduːz/
plural of “hindu” — a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
latticenounUS /ˈlætəs/
an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
many-coloured
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From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
Mussulmans
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From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
by chance
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
rajputs
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From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
Singh
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From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
smuggleverbUS /ˈsmʌɡəl/
import or export without paying customs duties
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
Swinton
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From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
Swinton's
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From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Silence reigned--a hush hung over the many-coloured throng as if something of this held them on guard.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
tribesmennounUS /ˈtraɪbzmɪn/
plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Darna Singh was explaining in a whisper:
which person or people
From this reading It had been easy for Darna Singh to smuggle Swinton through the tiger garden gate, for the guard were tribesmen of his own--rajputs who really hated Ananda.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through a closed lattice they looked out upon the terrace thronged with natives--Mussulmans, Hindus, Buddhists; and, gazing, Swinton thought that it was like bringing together different explosives--a spark would perhaps fan a sudden mental conflagration among these fanatics.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And now the two sat in a room of the palace, at Swinton's elbow a switch that, at a shift, would send a current of eruptive force into the magazine.
