used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Tame Rabbit.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
BabunounUS /bɑːˈbuː/
used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
Debendra
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From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
take in solid food
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
a social unit living together
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
gharjamái
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
HindunounUS /ˈhɪnduː/
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
a social unit living together
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
marriesverbUS /ˈmeriz/
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
opprobriumnounUS /əˈproʊbriəm/
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
a human being
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
Pulin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
quarteringnoun
a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading A Tame Rabbit.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
TameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading A Tame Rabbit.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading But the ease thus secured is unattended by dignity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
precisely as stated
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pulin incurred a certain degree of opprobrium by quartering himself on Debendra Babu; neighbours treated him with scant courtesy, and the very household servants made him feel that he was a person of small importance.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
at the time that
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gharjamái, "son-in-law of the house," as he is styled, shocks public opinion, which holds it disgraceful for an able-bodied man to eat the bread of idleness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a penniless Hindu marries into a wealthy family he is sorely tempted to live with, and upon, his father-in-law.
