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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
2
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From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
chace
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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
not accessible to view
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
enquired
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From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
set up or found
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
husbandmannoun
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
kernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
lingnounUS /lɪŋ/
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
linga
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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
Mahadeo
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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
Mahadeo's
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From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
not any; not one
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
having a point
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
pundoo
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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
Rachas
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From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
free from harm or evil
From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
thenceforward
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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
tunda
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From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
the act of using
From this reading The Rachas no sooner found himself possessed of this formidable power, than he attempted to use it for the destruction of his benefactor.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
Vishnou
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From this reading In this extremity,[2] Vishnou descended, in the form of a beautiful damsel, to the rescue of Mahadeo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mahadeo fled, the Rachas pursued, and followed the fugitive so closely as to chace him into a duck grove; where Mahadeo, changing his form and bulk, concealed himself in the centre of a fruit, then called _tunda pundoo_, but since named _linga_ {170} _tunda_, from the resemblance which its kernel thenceforward assumed to the _ling_, the appropriate emblem of Mahadeo.
which person or people
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The husbandman, who had attentively observed the whole transaction, fearful of the future resentment of Mahadeo, and equally alarmed for the present vengeance of the giant, answered aloud, that he had seen no fugitive, but pointed, at the same time, with the little finger of his right hand, to the place of Mahadeo's concealment.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Rachas having lost sight of Mahadeo, enquired of a husbandman, who was working in the adjoining field, whether he had seen the fugitive, and what direction he had taken.