used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
Chirakul
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From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
Chirapore
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From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
encroachmentnounUS /enˈkroʊtʃmənt/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
Ghats
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From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
march in a procession
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
paralysing
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From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
seed-time
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From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
subtropicaladjective
of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
topes
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From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
torridadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
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 Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading The city itself was built upon undulating ground, its centre being the old fort.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chirapore, the capital of the large native state of Chirakul was situated on plateau land.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
in or at the place that
From this reading The plateau was bounded on one side by hills--spurs of the Western Ghats--where the virgin forest nestled in the ravines and valleys, and big game wandered free and unmolested by the war of extermination that progressive man too often wages in his encroachment upon nature.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the months of March and April the thermometer rose above ninety degrees; but the rest of the year the climate was subtropical in character, and accounted cool as compared with the plains.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Between the hills and Chirapore lay fields of grain and topes of fruit trees, the latter always green in the subtropical climate; there was a continual passing from seed-time to harvest, from flower to fruit without the paralysing inactivity induced by the hard winters of the temperate zone, or the fiery tropical summers of the torrid regions.
