used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
(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 All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
beetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
Buddhi-Mati
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From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
Dhairya-Sila
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From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
a particular point in time
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
Rajanoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
a strong line
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading “I have the silken thread as fine as gossamer, the cotton thread, the twine, the rope, the beetle and the honey.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
(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 “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Is all well with my lord?” she whispered, as she gazed up through the darkness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Exactly at the time fixed the faithful wife appeared at the foot of the tower, with all the things she had been told to bring with her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All the time Buddhi-Mati was at work for her husband, she was thinking of him and looking forward to the happy day of his return home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had such faith in him that she did not for a moment doubt that he would escape; but she was anxious about the future, feeling sure that the Raja would never forgive Dhairya-Sila for being wiser than himself.
