used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
arrogantlyadverbUS /ˈerəɡəntli/
in an arrogant manner
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
BabunounUS /bɑːˈbuː/
used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
Ghosal
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From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
Nagendra
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From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
not any; not one
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
PuffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
Ratnapur
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From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
rent-freeadjective
complimentary; without payment of rent
From this reading Having a little rent-free and inherited land, he was quite independent of patronage.
Rámdá
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From this reading Rámdá.
Rámdás
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From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Nagendra Babu was now the wealthiest man in Ratnapur.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Rámdás Ghosal, known far and wide as Rámdá, flattered or feared no one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Puffed up by worldly success, he began to treat his neighbours arrogantly and, with one exception, they did not dare to pay him back in his own coin.
