used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
Brahmans
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From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
culpableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlpəbəl/
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
dissertations
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From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
yet to be or coming
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
the sound of laughing
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
subject to death
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
oneself
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From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
ParadesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
Parvatinoun
wife of Siva and a benevolent aspect of Devi: Hindu goddess of plenty
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
ReceptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Oh!" said she, "to be free! to be only a simple mortal!
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABDUCTION One day a most culpable idea came into my head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Parvati had for some time past shown herself extremely irritated by the constantly increasing demands of her position as Princess; by the Receptions, the Parades, the long dissertations of the Brahmans upon the present and the future Life, and the interminable Poems, recited in a monotonous voice by the court Poet in reference to the most insignificant events that occurred at the palace.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
be dressed in
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
showing sorrow
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
at the time that
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To do only what one likes to do! without being obliged to wear a mask, and force oneself to smile, when one feels like weeping--or to be solemn, when one wants to laugh!"...
