used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
Bathurst
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From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
Bithoor
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From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
busying
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From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
Nana's
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From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
not any; not one
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
come into possession of
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What I would propose is this.
Rabda
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From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What I would propose is this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I would propose is this.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Bathurst was busying himself completing his preparations for the attempt, Rabda came in with her father.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What I would propose is this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My life is of no importance, and it belongs to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My lord,” she said, “I tremble at the thought of your venturing your life.
zenana
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From this reading My father will go to Bithoor, and will obtain an order from one of the Nana’s officers for a lady of the zenana to visit the prisoners.
