used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
cane-bottomed
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From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading 'Thou hadst thy chance to pay me fair.'
Chândni
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From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
clothing in general
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
Dalel
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From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading 'Thou hadst thy chance to pay me fair.'
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
hadst
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From this reading 'Thou hadst thy chance to pay me fair.'
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
Hodinuggur
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From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
jeeringnounUS /ˈdʒiːrɪŋ/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
Mizra
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From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
an old word for “no”
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
and nothing more
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading 'Thou hadst thy chance to pay me fair.'
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Not for the sake of desire only, or for the sake of revenge, but for a mixture of both.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Nay! thou hast given me enough, oh Mizra sahib.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Thou hadst thy chance to pay me fair.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
someone who visits
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading More than a free woman cares to have,' said Chândni, with a shrug of her massive shoulders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dalel Beg, clad in his European clothes, and perched in all the isolation of an esteemed visitor in the cane-bottomed chair of state, felt he would like to be on a level with those jeering lips as he used to be at Hodinuggur.
