used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
Chengalpatt
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From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
Covelong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
being one more than ten
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
set up or found
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
the act of giving
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
the head of a state government
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
Marryat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
a brief written record
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
Saunders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
express in speech
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A few days after the return of the expedition against Covelong and Chengalpatt, Charlie received a note from Governor Saunders, requesting him to call upon him at eleven o'clock.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Captain Clive tells me that he is convinced that you will be able to discharge the duties satisfactorily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charlie, of course, attended at Government House at the time named, and found Captain Clive with Mr. Saunders.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Marryat, to ask you if you are ready to undertake a delicate, and somewhat dangerous, mission.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has been giving me the highest report of your conduct and courage, and he tells me that you speak the language with some facility."
