used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WREATH OF INDIAN STORIES.
AMRITSAR
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From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
fictionsnounUS /ˈfɪkʃənz/
plural of “fiction” — a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
HONORARYadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
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 The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A WREATH OF INDIAN STORIES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
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 _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WREATH OF INDIAN STORIES.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
RescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A WREATH OF INDIAN STORIES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
the act of using
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
which person or people
From this reading It is deemed most desirable by those who thoroughly know the people, that their minds should be trained in the first principles of morality, as well as of religion, by means of amusing fictions, as they are particularly fond of stories.
WREATHnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading A WREATH OF INDIAN STORIES.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The following stories have been written by A. L. O. E. since her arrival in India, for the use of native readers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _By A. L. O. E., HONORARY MISSIONARY AT AMRITSAR, Author of “The Young Pilgrim,” “Rescued from Egypt,” &c., &c._ Preface.
