5
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From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
8
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From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
(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 Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
boasteth
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From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
DelhinounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
Dyán
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From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
enthrallingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
haystacknounUS /ˈheɪstæk/
a stack of hay
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
imbibingnoun
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
KrishnanounUS /ˈkrɪʃnə/
8th and most important avatar of Vishnu; incarnated as a handsome young man playing a flute
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
Lakshman
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From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
Lal
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From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
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 Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
not any; not one
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
Roy
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From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
Singh
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From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
term of address for a man
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
that is looked for
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
ST
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From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
having a supporting base
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
not in physical motion
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things....
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
unconqueredadjective
not conquered
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
unrulyadjectiveUS /ənˈruːli/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."--ST JAMES iii 5-8.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
(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 Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Roy spent ten days in Delhi--lodging with one Krishna Lal, a jewel merchant of high standing, well known to Sir Lakshman--and never a word or a sight of Dyán Singh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading The need for constant precautions hampered him not a little; but if the needle he sought was in this particular haystack, he would find it yet.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading Meanwhile, at every turn he was imbibing first impressions, a sufficiently enthralling occupation--in Delhi, of all places on earth: Delhi, mistress of many victors; very woman, in that she yields to conquer; and after centuries of romance and tragedy, remains, in essence, unconquered still.
