used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
BENARES
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From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
Bronson
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From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
ghauts
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From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
Hindoonoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
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 They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
KAVANAGH'S
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From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
immediately past
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
LUCKNOWnoun
a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
OUDE
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From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
without much difficulty
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
shrinesnounUS /ʃraɪnz/
plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
sight-seeing
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From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
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 BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BENARES TO LUCKNOW.--SIGHTS IN THE CAPITAL OF OUDE.--THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.--KAVANAGH'S STORY.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
in or at the place that
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
which person or people
From this reading They gazed upon the devotees that thronged the streets and crowded to the bank of the river, and now and then saw a dying Hindoo who was being carried to the ghauts, that he might breathe his last with his eyes fixed on the sacred stream.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They saw temples and shrines in great number, and readily accepted the statement that Benares was wholly given to idolatry, and was the holiest city of India in the eyes of the natives.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They went through the narrow streets, where it is impossible for carriages to circulate, and were jostled by the sacred cattle that frequently blocked the way; the pilgrims gave them a wide berth for the reasons already stated, but the animals were not so particular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After the foregoing letter was completed our young friends devoted another day to sight-seeing in Benares in company with Doctor Bronson.
