used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
completely unclothed
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
for the reason that
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
BengalinounUS /beŋˈɡɑːli/
(Hinduism) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus)
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
contractingnounUS /ˈkɑːntræktɪŋ/
becoming infected
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
dhoty
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From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
else
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From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
at any time
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
apart from; not including
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
the organ of sight
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
insurmountably
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From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
Mookerjee
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From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
Mookerjee's
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From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
a particular situation
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
Tarachand
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From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
bound or secured closely
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
up-town
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From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
precisely as stated
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The proof looked insurmountably difficult of correction, because it was printed in Bengali; but Tarachand Mookerjee’s eye ran over it nimbly, and was accompanied by a smile, ever expanding and contracting, of pleased, almost childish appreciation.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
a Caucasian
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These draperies were confined below the knee by pieces of the red tape with which a considerate Government tied up the reports and resolutions it sent the editor of the _Word of Truth_ for review.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The editor of the _Word of Truth_ sat in his office correcting a proof.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore nothing else, except patent leather shoes and a pair of white cotton stockings, originally designed for a more muscular limb, if for a weaker sex.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The day was hot, unusually so for February; and as the European editors up-town worked in their shirt-sleeves, so Tarachand Mookerjee worked in his _dhoty_, which left him bare from his waist up—bare and brown and polished, like a figure carved in mahogany, for his ribs were very visible.
