Chapter IX

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From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

later than; following

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

a cherished desire

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

subject to appointment

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

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From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

the act of giving

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

the head of a state government

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

march in a procession

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

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From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

not any; not one

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

acceptance of despair

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

relieve from

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

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From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

term of address for a man

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Lawrence recommended him not to carry out his determination; but he insisted on sending in his resignation to the durbar.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

precisely as stated

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They at first refused it, but after some negotiations it was accepted on the understanding that it should, for a time, remain secret.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

at the time that

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

which person or people

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

belonging to which person

From this reading The durbar, who I have no doubt were glad enough to be rid of a governor whose power and ambition rendered him very formidable, accepted the resignation, and have appointed Khan Singh in his place.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon his reply that he had not changed his mind, Sir Frederick took the matter up and laid it before the durbar, who had hitherto, in accordance with the agreement between Lawrence and Moolraj, remained in ignorance that the latter had persisted in giving in his resignation.

-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading When, six months later, in the beginning of March, 1848, Mr. Lawrence was about to give up his post to Sir Frederick Currie, the former wrote to Moolraj saying that if he wished to reconsider his resignation he had now the opportunity of withdrawing it.