Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

(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 The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

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

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

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

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

in an artistic manner

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

a line of approach

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

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From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

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From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

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From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

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From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

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

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

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

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

in an impressive manner

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

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

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

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

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

kept in good condition

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

engage in

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

plural of “mali” — a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

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

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

having pillars

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

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

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

the environmental condition

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

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

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

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

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading THE LEADING LADY Meanwhile, Joyce at the Bara Koti, partially regained her confidence in life, and tried to make the best of her surroundings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

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

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

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

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The building, which was one-storeyed, was of solid masonry, the floor being well raised upon arches.

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

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

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

From this reading The house stood imposingly in extensive grounds which had been artistically laid out by successive officials, in lawns, flower-bed, ornamental shrubberies, and a kitchen garden, all of which were maintained by four _malis_ and a regiment of coolies.

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

From this reading Wide pillared verandahs ran on every side, and the roof was of concrete supported by iron joists.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A dense hedge of cactus separated the grounds from the roadway, with graceful bamboo clumps at intervals for shade; and a rustic gate led to the carriage drive, an avenue bordered by goldmohur trees.