used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH AND FUNERALS OF THE HINDOOS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
BrahminnounUS /ˈbrɑːmɪn/
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
being joined in close association
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
cow-dung
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From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH AND FUNERALS OF THE HINDOOS.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
FUNERALSnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading DEATH AND FUNERALS OF THE HINDOOS.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
Hindoonoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
HINDOOS
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From this reading DEATH AND FUNERALS OF THE HINDOOS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
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 My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH AND FUNERALS OF THE HINDOOS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous ceremonies.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH AND FUNERALS OF THE HINDOOS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The dying man is placed upon this at full length.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
at the time that
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
which person or people
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading When it is evident that a Brahmin has but a little time to live, a space is prepared with earth, well spread with cow-dung, over which a cloth, that has never been worn, is spread.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will give you a description of a few, connected with the death of one who has moved in one of the higher ranks--of a Brahmin.
