used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
analysing
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From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Not until then does he attempt introspection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
common-sense
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From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
Dawlish
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From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
identicallyadverb
with complete identity; in an identical manner
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading Not until then does he attempt introspection.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
scorpionsnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiənz/
plural of “scorpion” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He does not stop to lament, nor does he hang about analysing his emotions.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not until then does he attempt introspection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lord Dawlish, though ignorant of this fact, pursued almost identically the same policy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
which person or people
From this reading In the interesting land of India, where snakes abound and scorpions are common objects of the wayside, a native who has had the misfortune to be bitten by one of the latter pursues an admirably common-sense plan.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He runs and runs and runs, and keeps on running until he has worked the poison out of his system.
