Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

(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 I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

dearly loved

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

cause to be bored

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

an old form of “can”, used with “thou”

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

straighten with a comb

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

divisible by two

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

adorned by inlays

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

plural of “rupee” — the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

having the sense of smell

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

get by special effort

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

a lightweight cord

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading I must have it; 'tis the prettiest in the bazaar; even Gulanari, with all her airs, has not its marrow.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

morally reprehensible

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

at the time that

From this reading See, I will sell it to her when I tire of it, and then thou canst give back his three rupees to the miser.

which person or people

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

belonging to which person

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Give it me, beloved," she said scornfully; "then thy promise to the saint will be secure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And meanwhile Hoshyar his brother, a clerk in the railway, sat smoking a vile cigar at the feet of Yasmeena, who, lounging on a string bed, was drawing the scented sandal-wood comb, inlaid with the flowers whose name she bore, through her sleek hair.