used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
anew
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
in addition
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
BombaynounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
Chowringhee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
FourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Fourteen hundred miles separate Calcutta and Bombay.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
Hooghly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
ten 10s
From this reading Fourteen hundred miles separate Calcutta and Bombay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
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 We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
Maidan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
mutiniesnounUS /ˈmjuːtəniz/
plural of “mutiny” — open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
ParsinounUS /ˈpɑːrsi/
a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Fourteen hundred miles separate Calcutta and Bombay.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Calcutta, although having a population a quarter greater than Bombay, does not measure up to the Parsi stronghold in architectural appearance.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
in or at the place that
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
which person or people
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading The Maidan is ornamented by splendid monuments to men who took part in the various mutinies, and those who, in the opinion of the British government, wisely and bravely guided the affairs of this country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had again got to where street cars were running, where newspapers were published, masts on ships were to be seen; hotels with two or more stories, electric lights, and big buildings, also sidewalks--in short, we were in the largest city of India.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Still, one of the best municipal parks in the world, the Maidan, is located in the center of the city; it is two miles long, one mile wide, and is bounded on one side by the Hooghly River and on the other by one of the principal streets of Calcutta, Chowringhee Road.
