used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
in addition
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
Aziz
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From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
cannot
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From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
challengernounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
corroborativeadjectiveUS /kərˈɑːbərətɪv/
serving to support or corroborate
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
etceteranounUS /ˈetˈsetərə/
additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
exceedsverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
fertilitynounUS /fərˈtɪləti/
the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
set up or found
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
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 For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
Jehân
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From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
Lateefa
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From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
Nawâbin
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From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
opponent'snounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
possessive form of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading So Lateefa had launched into corroborative evidence of the most startling description.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jehân found this out when Lateefa, after one silent second of surprise, had grasped the position, and instantly claimed his right to lie also.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
the act of using
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
at the time that
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For in India false accusation is a sort of personal duel in which the challenger, having chosen his weapon, cannot complain of his opponent's more skilful use of it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
belonging to which person
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF DEATH Jehân Aziz had withdrawn his charge of theft against Lateefa by saying that the whole affair was a misunderstanding, and that the ring was in the possession of the Nawâbin, to whom it really belonged.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It had been returned to her without his knowledge; _etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!_ Now a monopoly in lies gives freedom, but when you have an accomplice whose fertility of imagination exceeds your own, there is tyranny in them.
