used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
(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 In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
conformitynounUS /kənˈfɔːrməti/
correspondence in form or appearance
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
Deccan
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From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
a social unit living together
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
Gheias-ood-Deen
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From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
the state of being honored
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
a social unit living together
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
and nothing more
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
Lallcheen
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From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
come into possession of
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
and nothing more
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading This youth had just ascended the throne of his father, late king of the Deccan, and gave promise of being a popular sovereign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
Toorky
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From this reading This greatly excited the jealousy of Lallcheen, principal Toorky slave of the household, who not only aspired to obtain his freedom, but to be advanced to some post of honour.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He raised several of his most deserving nobles to places of distinction, and rewarded his late father’s faithful domestics with offices of trust.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
precisely as stated
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
which person or people
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Gheias-ood-Deen, a young and handsome youth in his eighteenth year, was attended by a slave who was scattering perfume round the spot upon which his master sat.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading In conformity with the practice of his predecessor, he behaved very graciously to all the members of his court, remembering the zealous supporters of his family, and distinguishing them with especial marks of favour.
