afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
Babun
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From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
Babun's
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From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
Beddagama
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From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
headmannounUS /ˈhedmən/
an executioner who beheads the condemned person
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
temporary military shelter
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
Kamburupitiya
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From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
Karlinahami
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From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
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 The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
something that is lost
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
Menika
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From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
numblyadverb
in a numb manner; without feeling
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
be obedient to
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
Punchi
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From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
Silindu
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From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
Silindu's
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From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
precisely as stated
From this reading The magistrate and the headman and the prisoner had left for Kamburupitiya very early in the morning following the day of the inquiry.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There was nothing for her to do but to obey Silindu's instructions, to wait for Babun's release, living as best she might in the hut with Karlinahami.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
at the time that
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her present misfortunes, the imprisonment of Babun, the loss of her father, and the fate (and the uncertainty of it) which hung over him, weighed numbly upon her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Punchi Menika had been present at the inquiry of the magistrate in the village, but she had not spoken to Silindu after her meeting with him when he was being brought to Beddagama by the police sergeant.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading She and the other villagers woke up to find that the village had already been left to its usual sleepy life.
