used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
adulationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/
servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading It contained a message that amounted to a parental order.
Ananda
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From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
atoned
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From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained a message that amounted to a parental order.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
Dr
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From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
a social unit living together
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
Gunga
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From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained a message that amounted to a parental order.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It contained a message that amounted to a parental order.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It contained a message that amounted to a parental order.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
Pantulu's
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From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading It contained a message that amounted to a parental order.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
revenged
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From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second letter arrived from Gunga asking for news of Ananda.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
smoulderverb
have strong suppressed feelings
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
Sooba
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From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
vindictivenessnounUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/
a malevolent desire for revenge
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
Wenaston's
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From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A week passed during which Pantulu's family settled back into the ordinary routine.
widowing
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From this reading Sooba was gratified by the performance of the widowing ceremonies; he felt to a certain degree revenged upon his unfortunate nephew.
people who are wounded
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
but in spite of that
From this reading The adulation received from the visitors did something to restore his wounded vanity; but the disrespect shown by Dr. Wenaston's housekeeper was not yet atoned for; and his vindictiveness in that direction continued to smoulder.
