Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading ENGAGING A BOY.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

(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 EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a youthful male person

From this reading ENGAGING A BOY.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

third-person singular of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

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From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

attracting or delighting

From this reading ENGAGING A BOY.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

set up or found

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

and nothing more

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

-ing form of “multiply” — combine by multiplication

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

not any; not one

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

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From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

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

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

above and across; more than

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

the tenure of a president

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

a stipulated condition

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

with laces not tied

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

precisely as stated

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

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

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

in or to any place at all

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.

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

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading EXTENDED, six feet of me, over an ample easy-chair, in absolute repose of mind and body, soothed with a cup of tea which Canjee had ministered to me, comforted by the slippers which he had put on my feet in place of a heavy pair of boots which he had unlaced and taken away, feeling in charity with all mankind—from this standpoint I began to contemplate “The Boy.”

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading What a wonderful provision of nature he is in this half-hatched civilization of ours, which merely distracts our energies by multiplying our needs and leaves us no better off than we were before we discovered them!

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading THESE papers appeared in the _Times of India_, and were written, of course, for the Bombay Presidency; but the Indian _Nowker_ exhibits very much the same traits wherever he is found and under whatsoever name.