used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
BÂL
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From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
cleverest
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From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
Ghoorka
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From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
an established custom
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
a message received and understood
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
kutcha-grass
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From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
lairs
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From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
engage in
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
NARÎN
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From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
not any; not one
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
a course of conduct
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were due to the animals that at this season make the kutcha-grass their haunt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To make this part of my narrative clear, I must explain, having received the information from this cleverest of Ghoorka guides, that besides the robbers' path, as it was called, there were other narrow tracks running in every direction through the jungle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They love their old lairs and their daily walks, and are given to ranging certain circumscribed areas, which, no doubt, are to them what our village, city, or club is to us.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT BÂL NARÎN HAD BEEN DOING We return to Bâl Narîn, whom we left pondering deeply on the significance that might belong to a muslin thread and two little silver beads.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild beasts, like civilised men, are the creatures of habit.
