Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

(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 sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

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

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ONE BIG THING.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading --BROWNING.

a small house with a single story

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

the human act of creating

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

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

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

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 For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

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

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

at the same time but in another place

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

not any; not one

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

being perceived or observed

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ONE BIG THING.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

pierce with many holes

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading For the native of India the supreme riddle of creation is the English "Mem."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

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

From this reading THE ONE BIG THING.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

a special situation

From this reading THE ONE BIG THING.

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "The sky that noticed all makes no disclosure; And earth keeps up her terrible composure."

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

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

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

which person or people

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His wife herself was, in the meanwhile, journeying hopefully back to the Kresneys' bungalow, on the shoulders of four long-suffering jhampanis, who murmured a little among themselves, without rancour or vexation, concerning the perplexing ways of Memsahibs in general.