accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
Ballantyne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
Baram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
cherootnoun
a cigar with both ends cut flat
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
cheroots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
intentionally conceived
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
entanglementnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This, if I may," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "This, if I may," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
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 Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
held up in the air
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "This, if I may," he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
PHOTOGRAPHverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This, if I may," he said.
Singh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "Will you smoke?"
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This, if I may," he said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
Thresk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thresk, however, though he smoked had not during his stay in India acquired the taste for the cheroot; and it interested him in later times to reflect how largely he owed his entanglement in the tragic events which were to follow to that accidental distaste.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE PHOTOGRAPH While Baram Singh was clearing the table Ballantyne lifted the box of cheroots from the top of the bureau and held it out to Thresk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you smoke?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading For conscious of it he had brought his pipe with him, and he now fetched it out of his pocket.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you smoke?"
