Chapter XI

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THE ABODE OF THE KHOND.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

a feeling of profound love and admiration

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

(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 He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading One was the Hindoo banker.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

type genus of the Bramidae

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

with the legs crossed

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

of a color similar to that of wood or earth

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

very small

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

divisible by two

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

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 He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading One was the Hindoo banker.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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From this reading THE ABODE OF THE KHOND.

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From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

the force of workers available

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ABODE OF THE KHOND.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was the Hindoo banker.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

any competition

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

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

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF THE KHOND.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

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From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading One was the Hindoo banker.

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

From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

at the time that

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

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

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

a person who has religious faith

From this reading He was slight in figure, with diminutive hands and feet; like all his vast race, he was of a dark-brown colour, with straight black hair, that seemed almost blue when the light struck it, hanging straight and lankly behind his large ears--an undoubted worshipper of Brama, of the monkey god, and of all those unnumbered idols that for forty centuries have been the objects of adoration to millions upon millions--even before the Temple of Juggernaut was built.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading He sat cross-legged on a _nummud_, or carpet of red frieze, above which was spread a yellow calico covering.

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From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.

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From this reading Seated on the floor were Zohrab Zubberdust and two other men.