used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
in addition
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
AmmannounUS /ˈæmən/
the capital and largest city of Jordan
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BAGH
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From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
BAHAR
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From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
the body of faculty and students of a college
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colloquialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊkwiəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
make right or correct
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
DARWESHES
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From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
Dihli
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displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
Hindustaninoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
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idiomsnounUS /ˈɪdiəmz/
plural of “idiom” — a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
LanguagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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immediately past
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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social deportment
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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Mir
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modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
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phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
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RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
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the season of growth
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAGH O BAHAR; OR TALES OF THE FOUR DARWESHES.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is an excellent introduction not only to the colloquial style of the _Hindustani_ language, but also to a knowledge of its various idioms and popular phrases.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
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varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It highly deserves this distinguished fate, as it contains various modes of expression in correct language; and displays a great variety of Eastern manners and modes of thinking.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The _Bagh O Bahar_, or "Garden and Spring," has, for the last half century, been held as a classical work throughout our Indian empire.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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