something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
Ali'snounUS /ˈɑːliz/
possessive form of “ali” — United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
in addition
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
CollectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading The Collector kept his word.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading “Turton would never do this unless compelled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Turton would never do this unless compelled.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Collector kept his word.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Collector kept his word.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
Mahmoud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Turton would never do this unless compelled.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading “It is owing to orders from the L.G.,” was Mahmoud Ali’s explanation.
purdahnoun
a state of social isolation
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Collector kept his word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Turton would never do this unless compelled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
Turton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
except if; if not
From this reading “Turton would never do this unless compelled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
which person or people
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The Collector kept his word.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His action caused much excitement and was discussed in several worlds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Next day he issued invitation cards to numerous Indian gentlemen in the neighbourhood, stating that he would be at home in the garden of the club between the hours of five and seven on the following Tuesday, also that Mrs. Turton would be glad to receive any ladies of their families who were out of purdah.
