Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

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From this reading All's Well That End's Well.

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

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

an ambitious and aspiring young person

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

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From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

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From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

confined by bonds

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

a female human offspring

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

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From this reading All's Well That End's Well.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

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

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

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

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.

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From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

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

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

the time of life when sex glands become functional

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

have in common

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All's Well That End's Well.

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

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

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

From this reading Every good Hindu feels bound to get his daughter or sister, as the case may be, married before she attains puberty.

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

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading All's Well That End's Well.

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

From this reading The marriage-broker had certainly suggested more than one aspirant for her hand, but they were not to Jadu Babu's liking.

to a great degree

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Rich people find little difficulty in securing suitable matches for their girls; but Babu Jadunath Basu, widely known as "Jadu Babu," was not blessed with a large share of this world's goods; and his sister Basumati was close on her teens.

a late time of life

From this reading As years rolled by, his anxiety deepened into despair.