used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
the state of being absent
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
anew
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
Charlie
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From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
dismounted
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From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
double-barrelledadjective
having two barrels mounted side by side
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
Hossein
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From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
Hossein's
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From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
not any; not one
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
on one occasion
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
partaken
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From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
rajah's
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From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
recommenced
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From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
shikaris
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From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four of the most courageous shikaris, with cocked guns, followed in Hossein's steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
tulwar
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From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After having sat for an hour under the shade of some trees, and partaken of luncheon, the party again moved forward on their elephants to the jungle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this had gone on for half an hour, Charlie, convinced that the animal was dead, dismounted from his elephant.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The watchers declared that no sound, whatever, had been heard during their absence; nor did the discharge of fireworks, which at once recommenced, elicit the slightest response.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had with him a heavy, double-barrelled rifle of the rajah's; and Hossein, carrying a similar weapon, and a curved tulwar which was sharpened almost to a razor edge, prepared to follow immediately behind him.
