Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

a professional cook

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

plural of “condiment” — a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

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

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

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

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

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

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

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

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

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

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

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

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

with honesty

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

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

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

engage in

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

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

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

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

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

except for; apart from

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

plural of “slice” — a share of something

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

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

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

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

From this reading Every Malay, from the poorest fisherman along the mangrove-fretted lagoon to the chef of his Highness's kitchen, justly boasts of the excellence of his curry and the number of sambuls he can make.

plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Then came the sambuls, or condiments, more than forty varieties, in little circular dishes of Japanese ware on big silver trays.

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

From this reading The dinner throughout was European, save for the one national dish, curry.

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

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

a Caucasian

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The government is autocratic, but tempered and kept in sympathy with the English ideas of justice as seen in the great colonies that surround it.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading First came a golden bowl filled with rice, as white and as light as snow; then another, in which was a gravy of yellow curry powder, choice bits of fowl, and plump, fresh slices of egg-plant.