inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
anew
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one can imagine what they were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Any one can imagine what they were.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading What is the use of telling of my feelings?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Any one can imagine what they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is the use of telling of my feelings?
Jalalpur
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From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
JanusnounUS /ˈdʒeɪnəs/
(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is the use of telling of my feelings?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one can imagine what they were.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading What is the use of telling of my feelings?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one can imagine what they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
the act of using
From this reading What is the use of telling of my feelings?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
(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 I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any one can imagine what they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the use of telling of my feelings?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I reached the big bungalow again, but instead of sending in my card, I told the Janus at the door that Stark Sahib wished to see the Commissioner Sahib.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again I was on my way to Jalalpur, with the precious parcel, the other papers, and that fatal photograph.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I well knew that if he learned my name I would not be admitted.
