used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
being joined in close association
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
Bhow's
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From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
BombaynounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
CornwallisnounUS /kɔːrnˈwɔːləs/
commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
someone who is a detective
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
the act of departing
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
in the recent past
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
Mahrattanoun
a member of a people of India living in Maharashtra
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
Mahrattinoun
an Indic language; the state language of Maharashtra in west central India; written in the Devanagari script
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
most important element
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
Mysorenoun
a city in southern India to the southwest of Bangalore
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
on one occasion
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
approval to do something
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
Purseram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
Seringapatam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
and nothing more
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the nine months that had elapsed since the retreat from before Seringapatam, Dick had been occupied in following out the main object of his presence in Mysore.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
soldiers collectively
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
the act of using
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This was at once granted, and Lord Cornwallis introduced him to the officer in command of the Bombay troops attached to that army, informing him of the object that he had in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Finding that Purseram Bhow's army was the first that would be engaged in active service, he asked permission from the general to join it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He will not be of much use as an interpreter," he said, "for as the country in which you are going to operate formed, until lately, a part of the Mahratta dominions, Mahratti will be principally spoken.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He will, therefore, go simply as an officer of my staff, attached for the present to your command.
