AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
banyannounUS /ˈbænjən/
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
bowered
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From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
Duar
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From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
foot-hills
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From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
horse-shoe
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From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
mangonounUS /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/
large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
orchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
Ranga
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From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
TERAI
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From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
very small
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The road and paths were bordered by the tall, graceful plumes of the bamboo and shaded by giant mango and banyan trees, their boughs clothed with orchids.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
Wargrave
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From this reading IN THE TERAI JUNGLE In the pleasant light of the morning the little outpost looked as charming to Wargrave as it had done on the previous evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The horse-shoe hollow in which the tiny station was set was bowered in vegetation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Above Ranga Duar the mountains towered to the pale blue sky, while below it the foot-hills fell in steps to the broad sea of foliage of the great forest stretching away to the distant plains seen vaguely through the haze.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gardens glowed with the varied hues of flowers, and were bounded by hedges of wild roses.
