used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
Bhagirathi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will throw myself into the Bhagirathi."
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
consolesnounUS /kənˈsoʊlz/
plural of “console” — a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
Ganga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will throw myself into the Bhagirathi."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I will throw myself into the Bhagirathi."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I will throw myself into the Bhagirathi."
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
Prithivi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
RamanounUS /ˈrɑːmə/
avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
Sitanoun
wife of the Hindu god Rama; regarded as an ideal of womanhood
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading She enters supported by her mother Prithivi, the Earth and Ganga, each carrying a baby in the lap.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
propel through the air
From this reading I will throw myself into the Bhagirathi."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
unprotectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/
lacking protection or defense
From this reading Sita, from behind the stage, cries out "the beasts of prey desire [to devour] me in the forest (left) alone and unprotected.
Valmiki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The desertion of Sita is acted by nymphs on the banks of the Ganges before Rama and other high guests invited by Valmiki.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will throw myself into the Bhagirathi."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ganga tells her of the birth of the twins and consoles her, but Earth is greatly distressed with the conduct of Rama.
