used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
abusiveadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːsɪv/
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading In his cups the lord was quite abusive, and his friend, the tailor, had to suffer.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
in addition
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
castesnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “caste” — social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading In his cups the lord was quite abusive, and his friend, the tailor, had to suffer.
deep-rootedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
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 I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
illustratesverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪts/
third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading A story was told me that illustrates this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A story was told me that illustrates this.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
outcastsnounUS /ˈaʊtkæsts/
plural of “outcast” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
a full supply
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A story was told me that illustrates this.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In his cups the lord was quite abusive, and his friend, the tailor, had to suffer.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A story was told me that illustrates this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A story was told me that illustrates this.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
(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 A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was not surprised to find castes in England, high castes, middle castes, low castes and also outcasts, as I had personal experience of these among the English in India, but what seemed strange was that among these civilized Christian people, there was such a deep-rooted prejudice against tradesmen.
in or at the place that
From this reading The lord took his friend to Scotland for the shooting season, where they were the guests of a laird, and met a number of distinguished people.
which person or people
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A tailor, who had plenty of money as well as brains and education, often assisted a young lord, and quite an intimacy sprang up between them.
