used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading In truth the Lâlâ ached all over, both in body and soul.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
(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 Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In truth the Lâlâ ached all over, both in body and soul.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
the act of burning something
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
Dâs
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From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
divisible by two
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
a young female
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
highest in quality
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
growernounUS /ˈɡroʊər/
someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
HonoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth the Lâlâ ached all over, both in body and soul.
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
jackalnounUS /ˈdʒækəl/
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
immediately past
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
Lâl
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From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
Lâlâ
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From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
Magistracynoun
the position of magistrate
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
massageverbUS /məˈsɑːʒ/
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
not any; not one
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In truth the Lâlâ ached all over, both in body and soul.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
petticoat-wise
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From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
pilgrimagesnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒɪz/
plural of “pilgrimage” — a journey to a sacred place
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
Râm
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From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
except for; apart from
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
Shunker
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From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In truth the Lâlâ ached all over, both in body and soul.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _massage_ seemed to do little good, for he grunted and groaned dismally.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth the Lâlâ ached all over, both in body and soul.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
a Caucasian
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A thousand things had conspired against him: his last and most expensive wife (after spending a fortune in pilgrimages) had committed the indiscretion of presenting him with a girl baby; his grandmother having died, he had been forced much against his will to shave his head; his greatest rival had been elevated to the Honorary Magistracy and (adding injury to insult) been associated with him on a _bunch_ (bench), and justice grown in bunches is not nearly so remunerative to the grower as single specimens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But even there the burning breezes of May brought no relief from the heat; and he lay gasping, while his faithful jackal Râm Lâl pounded away with lean brown knuckles at his master's fat body.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Lâlâ Shunker Dâs having discarded all clothing save a scarf of white muslin tied petticoat-wise round his loins, lay on a wooden bed perched high on the topmost platform of his tall house.
