used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A fool's grief is a mere empty name.
at any time
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading A fool's grief is a mere empty name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
guddee
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From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fool's grief is a mere empty name.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
immediately past
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
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 His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading You are now lord and master."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading You are now lord and master."
Matilall
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From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A fool's grief is a mere empty name.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
a particular point in time
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A fool's grief is a mere empty name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You are now lord and master."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the death of his father, Matilall succeeded to the _guddee_, and became the head of the house.
turkey-cock
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From this reading His former companions never left his side for a moment, and he grew as proud as a turkey-cock, rejoicing in the thought that at last after so long a time he might give his extravagance its full bent.
at the time that
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
which person or people
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Matilall displayed a little grief on his father's account, his companions said to him: "Why are you so depressed? who expects to live for ever with his father and mother?
