used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
anew
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
Bajee
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From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
Bajee's
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From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
the act of departing
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
coins made of gold
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no message this time for the prince, personally, Nana having said to him:
Harry's
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From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
how
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From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He had no message this time for the prince, personally, Nana having said to him:
Nana
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From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no message this time for the prince, personally, Nana having said to him:
held or filled or in use
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He had no message this time for the prince, personally, Nana having said to him:
Poona
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From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He had no message this time for the prince, personally, Nana having said to him:
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
express the need or desire for
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
rupeesnounUS /ruːˈpiːz/
plural of “rupee” — the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had no message this time for the prince, personally, Nana having said to him:
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
carry out
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the act of using
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was the bearer of fifty thousand rupees, principally in gold, which he was to give to them for the use of Bajee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harry's stay with Nana was a short one as, in three days, he was again sent to Poona.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This time he was to take up his abode at a large house, occupied by two of the leaders of Bajee's party; the rajah having told him that he would request them to entertain him, if he should again come to Poona.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want you to let me know how matters are going on.
