used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
Ashruf
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From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
Bulwunt
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From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
without stop or interruption
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
Fazil
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From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
hunchbacknounUS /ˈhʌntʃbæk/
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is something new."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is something new."
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
and nothing more
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
immediately past
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
lutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
Mahrattanoun
a member of a people of India living in Maharashtra
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
Meah
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From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
the force of workers available
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "It is something new."
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
Rao
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From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It is something new."
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
which person or people
From this reading The men, who were seated or lounging about the entrance hall to the house, rose and saluted Fazil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It was evident at a glance to Bulwunt Rao that something had occurred to remove the sad expression which his lord's face had worn so long; for it had given place to one radiant with joy, and he exclaimed cheerily,-- "Thanks be to the gods! it is gone at last, Meah!
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Where did ye learn that?" he continued, advancing from the entrance to the court where he had paused as he came out.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well sung!" cried the young Khan cheerfully, and joining in the general applause which followed a pretty Mahratta ballad which the hunchback and Ashruf had just sung, to the accompaniment of a lute played by the former and a small tenor drum by the latter--"well sung!
