used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
Carlin
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From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
Carlin's
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From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
circus-trainer
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From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
divisible by two
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
Hand-of-a-God
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From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
Highway-of-all-India
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From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
Hurda
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From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
M'Cord's
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From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
Malcolm
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From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/
no longer in use
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
Poona
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From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
To recall to mind.
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
Skagnoun
street names for heroin
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
Skag's
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From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some things that he thought he knew in the old days as a circus-trainer were beginning to look curious and obsolete, but much still held good, even became more and more significant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They lived some distance from the city and back from the great Highway-of-all-India, in Malcolm M'Cord's bungalow, a house to remember for several reasons.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Hand-of-a-God_ Skag and Carlin had come back from Poona where five of Carlin's seven brothers had been present at her marriage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The Indian jungles were showing Skag deep secrets about wild animals--knowledge beyond his hopes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There were weeks in Hurda now, while Skag's equipment for jungle work arrived bit by bit.
