used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
Arden
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From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
EDMUND
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From this reading --EDMUND GOSSE.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
the act of departing
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
good-humour
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From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
GOSSE
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From this reading --EDMUND GOSSE.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
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 They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
Kapurthala
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From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
held dear
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
Maharajahnoun
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
Shikar
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From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
SikhnounUS /siːk/
an adherent of Sikhism
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Shall I cool desire By looking at those lovely eyes of hers, That passionate love prefers To his own brand, for setting hearts on fire."
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Colonel was going, and Lance, and half a dozen other good sportsmen.
week-end
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From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
a Caucasian
From this reading They set out on Thursday, the military holiday, in a state of high good-humour with themselves and their host; to return on Sunday evening, renewed in body and mind by the pursuit of pig and the spirit of Shikar, that keeps a man sane and virile, and tempers the insidious effect, on the white races, of life and work in the climate of India.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But neither the work he loved, nor his budding intimacy with Miss Arden, deterred him from accepting a week-end invitation from the Maharajah of Kapurthala--the friendly, hospitable ruler of a neighbouring Sikh State.
