Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

from appearances alone

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

move towards

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

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From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

a bounded scope

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

carry on a conversation

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

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From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

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

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

brought together in one place

From this reading Atma heard his own name, and gathered that they sought him.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

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

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

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

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Atma heard his own name, and gathered that they sought him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

above and across; more than

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Atma heard his own name, and gathered that they sought him.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

a person who is being chased

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

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

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

in the near future

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

that is looked for

From this reading Atma heard his own name, and gathered that they sought him.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

moving very fast

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Atma heard his own name, and gathered that they sought him.

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

in the direction of

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

up to a particular time

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As he pursued his way through a thicket he heard voices in gay converse, and stayed his steps until, peering through the heavy foliage, he descried below the overhanging river-bank two dark-eyed girls.

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

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

belonging to which person

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

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From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She listened as if suspecting his approach, but soon apparently satisfied, she resumed her light chatter with her companion.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading As Atma drew near to the confines of Kashmir he trod a secluded vale, and followed the windings of a broad stream whose banks were thickly wooded.

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

From this reading They were seated on a broad stone, and one laved her feet in the water and bent over the swift current; but the head of the other, wreathed in scarlet blossoms, was uplifted, and in the bright face half turned towards him he recognized an attendant of Moti.