Chapter X

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading The years had brought more evil, death, and decay upon the village.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The years had brought more evil, death, and decay upon the village.

apart from; not including

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

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

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

an executioner who beheads the condemned person

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

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From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The years had brought more evil, death, and decay upon the village.

not any; not one

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

and nothing more

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

without pain

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

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

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

not in physical motion

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her death had brought no difference into Punchi Menika's life, except that now she had to find food for herself alone.

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

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

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

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Karlinahami had died slowly and almost painlessly, like the trees around her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The years had brought more evil, death, and decay upon the village.

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

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The years had brought more evil, death, and decay upon the village.

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

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

at the time that

From this reading Of the five houses which stood when Punchi Menika returned from her journey to the prison, only two remained, her own, and that of the headman Vederala Punchirala.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.

a late time of life

From this reading Two years later, Punchi Menika was still living in the hut which had belonged to Silindu, but she lived alone.