Subadar definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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Mohiboollah first seized and sent off the subadar, and then had ramrods made red-hot and applied to the bodies of the children till the females gave him all their ornaments, and pointed out to him all the hidden treasures: they were then all taken to Bulla and confined till the subadar had pledged himself to pay the ransom demanded.

—A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II

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Examples (50)

He will be on baggage guard tomorrow, and so will be left alone, until he recovers somewhat from his disappointment and grief I will see to it, subadar," one of the sergeants said. — Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti
This pause gave the enemy time to close up, and the subadar was shot, as well as the man tending him A mule was luckily found, and the subadar was sent to the rear. — Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti
He had already heard that the native messenger had returned, with two Englishmen in disguise, and he was up and ready to receive them--for men slept dressed, and ready for action at a moment's call Well done, subadar," he exclaimed, as the native entered; "you have nobly earned your step in rank and the five thousand rupees promised to you. — In Times of Peril
"As he spoke he fired his revolver at the subadar, who fell dead in his tracks. — Tales of Daring and Danger
"The subadar will take you down to the men's lines. — Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti