used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
(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 Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
in addition
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "This place suits me down to the ground.
Europeanised
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From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
gharrynoun
a horse-drawn carriage in India
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "This place suits me down to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
Hoogly
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From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This place suits me down to the ground.
Melford
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From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
attach to a support
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
ongoings
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From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This place suits me down to the ground.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
Rayner
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From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading "This place suits me down to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This place suits me down to the ground.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Rayner and his hostess had quite made friends when they parted next morning, he to accompany her husband to his office.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, one seems to live and move and be here, Melford!" he exclaimed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated in his host's gharry as they rattled along the bustling streets, Rayner contrasted it with the leisurely ongoings of the Mount Road in Madras, and the comparison seemed to him all in favour of the Europeanised city.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He assured Mrs. Melford that he would not fail to return to tiffin, and also to avail himself of the pleasure of a sail up the Hoogly.
