used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
the state of being absent
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
(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 Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
BAKÁWALÍ
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From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
put or send forth
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
Chitrasan
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From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
CHITRAWAT
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From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
COMPLAINSverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
a female human offspring
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
wanted intensely
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
highest in quality
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
INDIFFERENCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
engage in
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
take in marriage
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
RAZEDadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
torn down and broken up
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
RÁJÁ
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From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
SENDSverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
in the near future
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
SPIESnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
up to a particular time
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
Táj
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From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
ul-Mulúk
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From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading THE PRINCE IS MARRIED TO CHITRAWAT, BUT, VISITING BAKÁWALÍ EVERY NIGHT, HIS NEW BRIDE COMPLAINS TO HER FATHER OF HIS INDIFFERENCE, AND THE RÁJÁ SENDS SPIES TO DOG HIS STEPS—THE TEMPLE IS DISCOVERED AND RAZED TO THE GROUND, AND THE PRINCE IS IN DESPAIR.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Rájá Chitrasan used every endeavour to make the prince suffer all the woes of imprisonment to compel him to marry his daughter; but what caused the greatest pang in the heart of Táj ul-Mulúk was his absence from Bakáwalí.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To this the king answered not a word, but sending for his daughter desired her to go to the prison and cast the shadow of her bright face on the prince.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Night and day he wailed and dashed his head against the walls and door, till at length the gaoler informed the king that the new prisoner was suffering much, and if not soon released would certainly die, and his blood would be on the king’s head.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps,” said he, “like the moth, he may flutter in the lustre of your beauty, and his pride be reduced to ashes.”
