used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
Bheel
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From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
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casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
Edith
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From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
of the present time and place
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
Karricabad
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From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
make reference to
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
not any; not one
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
go across or through
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
term of address for a man
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This gained for Arthur the favorable opinion of his brother officers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although he, on joining, made no mention of the circumstance, until in course of casual conversation the affair leaked out.
at the time that
From this reading This adventure fully developed his coolness and courage when aroused to immediate action by any unexpected danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In describing the scenery and general features of the wild districts he had to pass through, he said:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Soon after joining he wrote to Sir Jasper informing him of his safe arrival, and to Edith a long and interesting account of his journey from Calcutta to Karricabad, in which he portrayed with faithful accuracy his encounter with a Bheel, and many other incidents which he thought likely would interest or amuse her.
