used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
bullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
CANDIDATESnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
dowrynounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to inherit this dowry.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected to inherit this dowry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected to inherit this dowry.
howdahs
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From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading He had expected to inherit this dowry.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
new-bought
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
palanquins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
pedigreenounUS /ˈpedəɡri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
principalitynounUS /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪti/
territory ruled by a prince
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
Ramabai's
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From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
determined
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
rupeenounUS /ruːˈpiː/
the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading They came in marvelous palanquins, in curtained howdahs, on camels, in splendid bullock carts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
Umballa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
VEILEDadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE VEILED CANDIDATES From the four ends of the principality they came, the veiled candidates; from the north, the east, the south and west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many a rupee resolved itself into new-bought finery, upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What was most unusual, they came without pedigree or dowry, this being Ramabai's idea; though, in truth, Umballa objected at first to the lack of dowry.
