Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

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

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

a female human offspring

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

a social unit living together

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

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

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

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

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

someone who owns a home

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

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

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

immediately past

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

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

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

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

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

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

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

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

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

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

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

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

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.

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

From this reading Harisarman There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta.