used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The most ancient god mentioned in _Rig Veda_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
Bannerman's
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From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
Chuckerbutty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
being one more than seven
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The most ancient god mentioned in _Rig Veda_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
idiomaticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or conforming to idiom
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
indubitablyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The most ancient god mentioned in _Rig Veda_.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most ancient god mentioned in _Rig Veda_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
RigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading The most ancient god mentioned in _Rig Veda_.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
Rudranoun
father of the Hindu storm gods Marut; controller of nature; sometimes identified with Siva
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
Sambhu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
Sambo
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From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
SanskritnounUS /ˈsænskrɪt/
(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
Symbolised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
synonymousadjectiveUS /səˈnɑːnəməs/
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
From this reading Rudra, real name, has equivalent synonymous meaning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
VedanounUS /ˈveɪdə/
(from the Sanskrit word for “knowledge”) any of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism written in early Sanskrit; traditionally believed to comprise the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads
From this reading The most ancient god mentioned in _Rig Veda_.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading "Sambo is nickname; but indubitably verbal corruption of the Sanskrit _Sambhu_, lord or master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The notion was absorbing until Chuckerbutty's idiomatic English, in reply to a query of Bannerman's, roused me.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Symbolised in eight attributes, sun, moon, water, earth, air, fire, ether, and soul of man.
