used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Rift in the Lute.
consider or hold as true
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
Basu
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From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
Chandra
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From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
unvarying in nature
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
Ghoria
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From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
impoverishedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/
Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Rift in the Lute.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
jugglingnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/
the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
LutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading A Rift in the Lute.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
moneyedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌnid/
based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
Nalini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
not any; not one
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
pleadernoun
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
a full supply
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
RiftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading A Rift in the Lute.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Rift in the Lute.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After securing the coveted distinction, he was enrolled as a pleader of the Calcutta High Court and began to practise there, making it a rule to accept no fees from an impoverished client.
which person or people
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nalini Chandra Basu worked hard for the B.L. degree, not to fill his pockets by juggling with other people's interests, but in order to help the poor, who are so often victims of moneyed oppression.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading He therefore removed to Ghoria, knowing that he would find plenty of wrongs to redress there.
a late time of life
From this reading But two years of constant attendance at Court convinced Nalini that Calcutta had far too many lawyers already.
