Chapter XIV · Barada Babu

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

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From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

possessing life

From this reading Beni, my friend! what, are you still alive?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Beni, my friend! what, are you still alive?

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

a street of small shops (especially in Orient)

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

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From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

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From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

joyful enthusiasm

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Beni, my friend! what, are you still alive?

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Beni, my friend! what, are you still alive?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

on one occasion

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

coated with paint

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

stunningly beautiful

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

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From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

not in physical motion

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

characterized by variety

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The Babu was himself selecting the different subjects, and his selection was a sufficiently varied one: the verses were being sung to the most popular tunes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Beni, my friend! what, are you still alive?

during the time that

From this reading Beni Babu of Bally arrived while the music was still in progress, and Becharam Babu at once stopped it, and said to his guest: "Ah!

in the company of; together with

From this reading BECHARAM BABU of Bow Bazar was sitting in his reception-hall, and with him were a few persons singing snatches of songs.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Many people in the exuberance of their enthusiasm would have rolled about on the floor on hearing such ravishing strains, but Becharam Babu sat there as stolid as a painted marionette.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Beni, my friend! what, are you still alive?