used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
all-embracingadjective
broad in scope or content
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
Bhonsla
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
divisible by two
From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
opinion or judgment
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
four-armed
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From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
Hodson
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
Holkar
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
Mahrattas
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
marigoldsnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊldz/
plural of “marigold” — any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
Nandi
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From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
Om
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From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
Parvatinoun
wife of Siva and a benevolent aspect of Devi: Hindu goddess of plenty
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
Peshwa
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
Poona
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
recurring again and again
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
ShivanounUS /ˈʃiːvə/
(Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
From this reading Even to Nandi, the brass bull that carried Shiva, he appealed, "_Om Shiva_!"
Sindhia
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From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Om, Parvati_!" the comprehensive, all-embracing "_Om_" that meant adoration and a clamour for favour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three Mahrattas, Sindhia, Holkar, and Bhonsla, were plotting the overthrow of the British, and the Peshwa was looking out of brooding eyes upon Hodson, the Resident at Poona.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Up on the hill, in the temple of Parvati, the priests repeated prayers to the black goddess calling for the destruction of the hated whites.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each one of the twenty-four priests as he came with a handful of marigolds laid them one by one at the feet of the four-armed hideous idol, repeating: "_Om, Parvati_!
