used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
(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 About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
Belgrave
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From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
BUDDHISMnounUS /ˈbuːdɪzəm/
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
goddessesnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəsɪz/
plural of “goddess” — a female deity
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
plural 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 About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
HindunounUS /ˈhɪnduː/
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
Indranoun
chief Hindu god of the Rig-Veda; god of rain and thunder
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
jugglersnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡələrz/
plural of “juggler” — a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
Modava
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
mythologynounUS /məˈθɑːlədʒiː/
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
sectsnounUS /sekts/
plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indra, the counterpart of Apollo in some of his functions, drives the chariot of fire that lights the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading About all the gods and goddesses known to the Greeks and Romans have an existence in the Indian mythology more or less similar to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
ugly-looking
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From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I saw some very ugly-looking idols; and I should like to ask if they really represent individuals, or are creatures of the imagination."
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A MERE STATEMENT ABOUT BUDDHISM "I looked into a Hindu temple this morning while I was walking about," said Louis Belgrave, after the jugglers had been discussed a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Both," replied Sir Modava with a smile; "there are, as you have been told before, a great many different sects, and a system of mythology.
