used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
(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 THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
basilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
Bhattacharjea
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From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
BrahmannounUS /ˈbrɑːmən/
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
Charamani
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From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
Gopal
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From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
a social unit living together
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
inauspiciouslyadverb
in an inauspicious manner
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
jessaminenounUS /ˈdʒesəmɪn/
a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
mantras
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From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
not any; not one
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
others
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From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
RamverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
Shridhar
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From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
Vaidyabati
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From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were employed upon something: one was offering the sacred basil to the deity: some were busy picking the leaves of the jessamine: others humming and beating time on their cheeks.
at the time that
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole household was busily engaged, but not a member of it was happy in mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One was remarking: "I am no Brahman if good fortune does not attend the sacrifices;" and another, "If things turn out inauspiciously, I will abandon my sacred thread."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE Vaidyabati house was all astir with preparations for a religious ceremonial.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The sun had not risen when Shridhar Bhattacharjea, Ram Gopal Charamani and other Brahman priests, set to work repeating _mantras_.
