30
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From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
40
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From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
60
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From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Brahman's Curse.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
BabunounUS /bɑːˈbuː/
used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
Brahman's
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From this reading A Brahman's Curse.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading A Brahman's Curse.
defrayverbUS /dɪˈfreɪ/
bear the expenses of
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
a social unit living together
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
loansnounUS /loʊnz/
plural of “loan” — the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
engage in
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
and nothing more
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
for each
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
profit-making
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From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
Samarendra
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From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
not often
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Despite his lack of training Samarendra Babu had great capacities for business, and seldom lost a chance of profit-making.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
unimpeachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/
beyond doubt or reproach
From this reading It occurred to him that if he lent money on unimpeachable security at something under the market rates, he could not fail to make a large fortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He saw that people around him stood in constant need of funds to defray the cost of religious and family rites, and were ready to pay 60 per cent for loans--at least they undertook to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after he had set up as a banker, the neighbours flocked to him for advances, which he granted only to such as could offer substantial security; his charges by way of interest being 30 to 40 per cent.
