Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

(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 Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

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

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

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

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

move towards

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

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

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

having or provided with a belt

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

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From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

transversely

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

showing deference

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

one or the other of two

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

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

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

of great significance or value

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

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

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

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

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

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 Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

with neatness

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

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

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

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

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

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

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

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 The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading Along either side were ranged rows of peons in long scarlet coats, their sashes belted crossways on their chests, ornamented by bright badges, their neatly folded turbans, their dignified and deferential mien, all contributing to the impressive effect of the scene.

having a variety of colors

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

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

From this reading The colonnades of pillars at its entrance were reached by an immense flight of steps, the centre of which was covered by a broad strip of crimson cloth.

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

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

during the time that

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

a Caucasian

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Through the wide open doors one caught glimpses of more pillars in the entrance hall.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The lower branches of the noble trees which line the approach were hung with innumerable lamps of variegated colours, while the great white building gave forth a resplendent glow from its many windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Banqueting Hall, as that important adjunct of Government House, Madras, is called, scintillated with light.