Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

the act of burning something

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of the countless priests who crowd the steps at dawn there was but one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

put or send forth

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Of the countless priests who crowd the steps at dawn there was but one.

the first light of day

From this reading Of the countless priests who crowd the steps at dawn there was but one.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

emanating from God

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

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

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

an article of clothing

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

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

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

plural of “god” — 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 Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

defying expression or description

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

possessive form of “india” — a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

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 Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of worshippers there was not one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of worshippers there was not one.

and nothing more

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

go across or through

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Of the countless priests who crowd the steps at dawn there was but one.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The Praying Ghats or Steps lay desolate in the light of the full moon.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of worshippers there was not one.

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

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

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

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

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

From this reading Of worshippers there was not one.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Hundreds of small lights twinkled and flickered before the countless temples; hundreds of fading flower garlands, hung about the temple doors or festooned about the gods--some of which are quite indescribable--perfumed the night air; and to the right and to the left the smouldering bodies on the Burning Ghats cast a crimson glow on the slow, silvery waters of India's most holy river.

which person or people

From this reading Of the countless priests who crowd the steps at dawn there was but one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Let us pass our lives at Benares, living by the banks of the divine river, clad only in a single garment, and with our hands uplifted over our heads."--_The Vairagya Sataka_.

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading Of worshippers there was not one.