Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

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

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

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From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

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From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

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From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

malicious satisfaction

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

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

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

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

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

in a softened tone

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

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

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

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

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

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From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

for more time

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

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

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

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

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

not any; not one

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

on one occasion

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

interlace the shoots of

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

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From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

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

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

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

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

third-person singular of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

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

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

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

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

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

From this reading And this was Moti's garden, where happiness and beauty had once their dwelling.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

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

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

in or at the place that

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Moti wept in her bower, and Nature, which sympathizes with the good, grieved around her.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The roses in the gardens of Lehna Singh hung their heads, the sunbeams danced no longer, and the pleasant fountains fell with monotonous plash on sullen pools, where goldfish hid themselves and sad swans floated apart.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading The sun-birds flew away, for their gay plumage is not for times of mourning, but the doves lingered and hushed their wooing that they might not offend the disconsolate.

plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Bloomy roses die, Wan the petals floating, Whirling on the breeze's sigh, Ah, the worms were gloating, This is by-and-bye.