used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
(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 It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
in addition
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
candidlyadverbUS /ˈkændɪdli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
disconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
any strong feeling
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
how
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From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
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 No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
hear with intention
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
McGregor
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From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
the force of workers available
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE MIDDLE WAY.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
not any; not one
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
Ommony
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From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
others
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From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
express in words
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDDLE WAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Knowing how easily and how often they have deceived others and themselves have been deceived, they do not dare to pose as prophets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
precisely as stated
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
viceroys
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From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MIDDLE WAY.
at the time that
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
which person or people
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And that is why men like Ommony and John McGregor, who have given to India the whole of their active lives will say in good faith that they know very little about the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is also why they are guarded in their praise of viceroys, and candidly suspicious of all politicians; why they listen to the missionary with emotion not entirely disconnected from cold anger; and why, when they return to England in late life, ripened by experience, they do not become leaders of men.
a late time of life
From this reading No man can learn any more of India in twenty years, or in any length of time, than he can learn about himself; and that is a mystery, but it is the door to understanding.
