Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

how long something has existed

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

(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 And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

in addition

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

the first light of day

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

remove the dust from

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

divisible by two

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

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 --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

the act of departing

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

a bump on a ski slope

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

used to form the superlative

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

not any; not one

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Relief had come from heaven, but no one looked at the stars, for the blaze below held all eyes.

and nothing more

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

new

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

fill to satisfaction

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading And, to the infinite relief of the town and all concerned in its welfare, rain had fallen--fallen in torrents, suddenly sharply, during the later hours of dawn, leaving every tank full, every street washed clean under the vivid blue sky which the storm seemed to have washed also.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

at the time that

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The violet blackness of the sky above him was ablaze with stars, as only an Indian sky can blaze, when the dust held in the atmosphere has been laid by recent rain.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading --Sa'adi The Most Illustrious, the Mighty in Power, the High in Pomp, the Exalted in Splendour, the Father of his People, the Conqueror of the Age, the Pole Star of Faith, the Sun of the World, Jalal-ud-din Mahommed Akbar, Great Mogul, Emperor of India, sate enthroned on a dais which had been erected for the purpose of the festivities on the uppermost terrace of the Palace Gardens.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Yet when from off the table of God's grace He gives what each may carry to their place Satan draws nigh, "Even for me" he says "A portion has been portioned in God's ways_."