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From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
Abbé
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From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
appendedverbUS /əˈpendɪd/
past form of “append” — add to the very end
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
Bráhman's
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From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
BRÁHMANS
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From this reading THE FOUR SIMPLE BRÁHMANS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
Dubois
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From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE FOUR SIMPLE BRÁHMANS.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
the act of departing
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
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 The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
noodle-heroes
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From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
others
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From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
Panchatantra
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From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
Panjábi
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From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
by chance
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
continue talking
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
Samaradanam
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From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE FOUR SIMPLE BRÁHMANS.
a male human offspring
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
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 The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
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 [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
TamilnounUS /təˈmɪl/
a member of the mixed Dravidian and Caucasian people of southern India and Sri Lanka
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUR SIMPLE BRÁHMANS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
(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 The story is known in the north as well as in the south of India: in the Panjábi version there are, however, but three noodle-heroes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Introduction._ In a certain district, proclamation had been made of a Samaradanam being about to be held.[1] Four Bráhmans, from different villages, going thither, fell in upon the road, and, finding that they were all upon the same errand, they agreed to proceed in company.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be seen that the third Bráhman's tale is another of the numerous silent couple class, and it may possibly be the original form.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading [As a sort of supplement to the sayings and doings of the silly son, the following highly diverting Indian tale is here inserted, from the Abbé Dubois' French rendering of the Tamil original, appended, with others, to his selections from the _Panchatantra_.
