Chapter XI

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

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From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

for the reason that

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

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From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

a female human offspring

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

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

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

plural of “hindu” — a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

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

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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 ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

the force of workers available

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

not any; not one

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

many times at short intervals

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

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From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

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

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

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From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a very able man, and he did not think that it was a good plan to keep girls ignorant, but it was not easy for one man to do much to change this custom of the Hindus.

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

From this reading Ananta Shastri was a seeker for the King of India, though he did not know it; and his daughter Ramabai is now helping hundreds of little girls to find Him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

which person or people

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANANTA THE SEEKER There have often been learned Hindu men who have lost their faith in idols, and the story of one of these has so much to do with the lives of many children in India to-day, that we must not miss it out.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Even if a husband is a learned man, he cannot talk much to his wife about the things that interest him, because she would not know what he meant.

produce a literary work

From this reading Many Hindus think that no woman ought to be allowed to learn to read or to write, or to study the sacred books.