used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading He accorded both.
amitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
Aziz
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From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He accorded both.
brother-in-law's
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From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
DasnounUS /dæs/
any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
ententenoun
an informal alliance between countries
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
Hindu-Moslem
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From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
on the contrary
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
that is looked for
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
the act of testing something
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The magistrate sought two favours from him: a remedy for shingles and a poem for his brother-in-law’s new monthly magazine.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another local consequence of the trial was a Hindu-Moslem entente.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
at the time that
From this reading Aziz, when he was at the hospital one day, received a visit from rather a sympathetic figure: Mr. Das.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loud protestations of amity were exchanged by prominent citizens, and there went with them a genuine desire for a good understanding.
