used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
Anglo-Indians
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From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
move towards
From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading The whole community in fact catches the contagion.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The whole community in fact catches the contagion.
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading The whole community in fact catches the contagion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
EurasianadjectiveUS /jʊˈreɪʒɪn/
relating to, or coming from, Europe and Asia
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The whole community in fact catches the contagion.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
gaieties
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From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
Hester
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From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
Kismas
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From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
life-long
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From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
Rayner
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From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
sepoy
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From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To Hester Rayner its approach brought more than a suspicion of homesickness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
time-honouredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
tomashas
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From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
vieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Christmas gaieties were now in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The natives, both civil and sepoy, look forward to "Kismas" as a time of gifts and _tomashas_; while the Eurasian community vie with each other in imitating its time-honoured rites.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole community in fact catches the contagion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The pleasant life-long associations which cluster round that season for Anglo-Indians seem to urge them to almost feverish anxiety to celebrate it with increased zeal in their exile.
