Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

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From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

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

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

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

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

in addition to; as well as

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

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

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

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

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

a city in southern Pakistan on the Indus River

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

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

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

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 "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

something that is lost

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

information about recent and important events

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

above and across; more than

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

a prince or king in India

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

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

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rejoicings in Ambur that night were great, and all felt confident that the danger was at an end.

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

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

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

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

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

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

soldiers collectively

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

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

From this reading The victory was a complete and decisive one.

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

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

at the time that

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

belonging to which person

From this reading A thousand of the best troops of Murari Reo had fallen, besides some hundreds of their irregular allies, whose loss was incurred almost wholly at the gorge in the retreat.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What think you," the rajah said to Charlie, as, the long feast at an end, they sat together in the divan, smoking their narghileys, "will be the result, when the news of the defeat of Murari Reo reaches Hyderabad?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The rajah was in the highest state of delight at the splendid result, obtained by the European training of his troops; and these, proud of their victory over such formidable opponents, were full of enthusiasm for their young English leader.