a thick, heavy rope, of wire strands; a cable.

a burning or half-burnt wooden piece; a fire brand.

a waving of lights before a person or an idol of a deity.

the lights used for the purpose or camphor burned so.

the Operculina turpethum ( = Ipomoea turpethum) of Convolvulaceae family; Indian jalap.

the plant Merremia emarginata ( = Ipomea reniformis) of Convalvulaceae family.

a man who belongs to, is from or was born at, that place.

a red dye made by boiling lac; a resin.

the act of tormenting; torture.

a pain or suffering inflicted.

the act of moving here and there (often, in vain or aimlessly).

a drift; a) an act or instance of being driven or carried along, as by a current of air, water or by circumstances; a streaming movement; b) (geog.) a gradual shifting in position (of continents).

apart from; not connected with: beside.

over and above; in addition to; besides.

other than; except; besides.

the position, rank, dignity, authority or dominion of a king; kingship.

the extent, dimensions, capacity, etc. of anything, esp. as determined by a standard; a measure.

the act or process of determining extent, dimensions, etc.; measurement.

a) a standard for determining extent, dimensions, etc.; unit of measurement, as an inch, yard or bushel; b) any standard of valuation, comparison, judgment, etc.; criterion.

an instrument for measuring or a container of standard capacity.

an extent or degree not to be exceeded.

the act or processing of measuring.

strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties; love.

the emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desire; joy; pleasure.

a desire to have.

the tendency or act of begging.

a heart trembling from fear or anxiety.

the mind lacking firmness in purpose; irresolute mind.

a weak minded man.

the act or an instance of singing.

to press the infantry forward (in a war-field).

in chess, to move forward a pawn (of lower value).