Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

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

From this reading Debendra Babu in Trouble.

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

not characterized by emotion

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Yes, of course, what's the matter with her?"

demanding attention

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading Debendra Babu in Trouble.

mark as different

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

a person who is older than you are

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

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

From this reading "Yes, of course, what's the matter with her?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading Debendra Babu in Trouble.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Surely you know my sister, Chota Babu?"

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

provided with artificial light

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Yes, of course, what's the matter with her?"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Surely you know my sister, Chota Babu?"

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

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

(Hinduism) an ascetic holy man

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "Surely you know my sister, Chota Babu?"

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading "Surely you know my sister, Chota Babu?"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

a source of difficulty

From this reading Debendra Babu in Trouble.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"

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

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

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

From this reading "Yes, of course, what's the matter with her?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

which person or people

From this reading "Who is she?" asked Nalini looking up from a law book which he was studying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Yes, of course, what's the matter with her?"

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, of course, what's the matter with her?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Surely you know my sister, Chota Babu?"

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading One chilly morning in February a Mohammadan neighbour of Nalini's named Sadhu Sheikh burst into his parlour crying, "Chota Babu, Chota Babu (lit. 'little babu,' used for younger brother, to distinguish him from the elder, styled 'bara babu'), Siráji is dying!"