used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
aramnoun
the biblical name for ancient Syria
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
Brownes
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From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
decampedverbUS /diˈkæmpt/
past form of “decamp” — leave a camp
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
move gently or carefully
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
gastricadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstrɪk/
relating to or involving the stomach
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
godowns
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From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
express in words
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should dislike any misunderstanding on the point of comfort.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Brownes stored their furniture in the godowns of the other man, and had _aram_ nevertheless in contemplating his, which was ugly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We talk of _aram_ here instead, which means a drugged ease with heavy dreams.
which person or people
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAVING suited themselves with the furnished house of a junior civilian, who had suddenly decamped before heat apoplexy and gastric complications, the Brownes settled down, if the expression is not too comfortable, to wait for the rains.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is not too much to say that the word is not understood in Calcutta.
