used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
Cheetoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
Ghuffoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
set afire or burning
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
the force of workers available
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
a human being
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
Sahoukar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Not so, noble Cheetoo," cried the Sahoukar, advancing with several pairs of shawls over his arm; "we are not forgetful of our distinguished guests;" and he threw a pair over each of the chiefs, which they received with complacency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading "These men have sense," said he to Ghuffoor Khan, "and are evidently accustomed to the visits of persons of quality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cheetoo was evidently flattered by the distinction with which he had been received, and as he examined the beautiful shawls which now enveloped his person, a grim smile of delight lighted up his coarse features.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Let the room be cleared," cried Cheetoo; "we have business with these worthy gentlemen, which I have sworn to do before we touch any refreshment."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We little expected this civility, and in truth it is most acceptable after our long ride; but they have forgotten you."
