used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
in the past
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
(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 The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
bathing-steps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
bazaarsnounUS /bəˈzɑːrz/
plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
CavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
Chandrapore
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From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
depositsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪts/
plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
detersverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrz/
third-person singular of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
EdgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
filthnounUS /fɪlθ/
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
in a free manner
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
not accessible to view
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
ten 10s
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
ineffectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
Marabar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
an amount of time
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
on the contrary
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
only a very short time before
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Except for the Marabar Caves—and they are twenty miles off—the city of Chandrapore presents nothing extraordinary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Edged rather than washed by the river Ganges, it trails for a couple of miles along the bank, scarcely distinguishable from the rubbish it deposits so freely.
belonging to which person
From this reading The streets are mean, the temples ineffective, and though a few fine houses exist they are hidden away in gardens or down alleys whose filth deters all but the invited guest.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There are no bathing-steps on the river front, as the Ganges happens not to be holy here; indeed there is no river front, and bazaars shut out the wide and shifting panorama of the stream.
a late time of life
From this reading Chandrapore was never large or beautiful, but two hundred years ago it lay on the road between Upper India, then imperial, and the sea, and the fine houses date from that period.
