Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

later than; following

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

any thing at all

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

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 THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

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

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

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

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a midday meal

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

and nothing more

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

get by special effort

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

with restored energy

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

a midday meal

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

precisely as stated

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

From this reading As the viscount had suggested, they were considerably fatigued after the long jaunt of the forenoon, though they were refreshed by the luncheon they had taken.

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

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE CAVES OF ELEPHANTA The influence of Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava was enough to procure anything in Bombay, and an apartment that served as a special banquet hall had been prepared at their command, and their guests were introduced to it immediately after tiffin.

at the time that

From this reading The performers were seated on the floor of the room when the company took their places.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hall was furnished with sofas and easy-chairs for the occasion, and they were made very comfortable.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A man with a slouched turban and something like a sheet wound around his body, reaching nearly to his ankles, the only clothing he wore, entered the hall.