additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
Artha
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From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
ARTSnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
permission to do something
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
gotten under control
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
DharmanounUS /ˈdɑːrmə/
basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
divisible by two
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
KamanounUS /ˈkɑːmə/
Hindu god of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
express in words
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
SCIENCESnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
Shastra
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From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
Sutranoun
a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here some learned men object, and say that females, not being allowed to study any science, should not study the Kama Sutra.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ARTS AND SCIENCES TO BE STUDIED.
Vatsyayana
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From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But Vatsyayana is of opinion that this objection does not hold good, for women already know the practice of Kama Sutra, and that practice is derived from the Kama Shastra, or the science of Kama itself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands.
