Chapter XXVI · Thakchacha Apprehended

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

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

with anger

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

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

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

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

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

a street of small shops (especially in Orient)

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Beni Babu and Barada Babu greeted him very courteously and invited him to be seated.

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From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

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

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

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From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

-ing form of “chirp” — make high-pitched sounds

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

in a polite manner

From this reading Beni Babu and Barada Babu greeted him very courteously and invited him to be seated.

in a disrespectful and mocking manner

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

spreading by diffusion

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Beni Babu and Barada Babu greeted him very courteously and invited him to be seated.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

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

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Beni Babu and Barada Babu greeted him very courteously and invited him to be seated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

and nothing more

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

calm by deception

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

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From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

in a joyous manner

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

of or in or relating to the nose

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

cut with a saw

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Beni Babu and Barada Babu greeted him very courteously and invited him to be seated.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

with low volume

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

having a natural fragrance

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

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

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

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

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

worshipper of Vishnu

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

precisely as stated

From this reading Beni Babu and Barada Babu greeted him very courteously and invited him to be seated.

in a violent manner

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

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

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

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

From this reading THE morning breeze was blowing softly: the _champac_, the _sephalika_, and the _mallika_ were diffusing sweet odours abroad: birds were chirping merrily.

at the time that

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

in or at the place that

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

which person or people

From this reading Rising from their seats, Beni Babu and Barada Babu saw that it was Becharam Babu of Bow Bazar who had just arrived: he was rapt in his song, and was snapping his fingers by way of accompaniment: dogs were barking about him, and boys laughing derisively, and the man of Bow Bazar had been angrily expostulating with them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beni Babu had taken Barada Babu home with him to his house in Ghatak, and was engaged in converse with him, when suddenly to the south of where they were, the dogs began to bark violently, and some boys came laughing loudly along the road.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading During a temporary lull, they heard the charming accents of a nasal voice, expostulating with the boys, and singing a Vaishnava song:-- "In Brindabun's woods, and the sweet-scented bowers "Of Brindabun's maidens, O waste not your hours."