Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

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

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

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From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

a female human offspring

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

without deviation

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

the act of discovering something

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

take in solid food

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

first in order of birth

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

an ornamental facade

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Oh, the gods will provide.

coins made of gold

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

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

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

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

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

a compact mass

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

roused to anger

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, the gods will provide.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

and nothing more

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

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

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

consisting of fine particles

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "Oh, the gods will provide.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

new

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

cut with a saw

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

censure severely or angrily

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

a male human offspring

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

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

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

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

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

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

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

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

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The tiger gravely nodded his head 130 All day she was busy carrying water 138 Higher and higher he climbed 154 They saw shining in the pathway directly in front of them a lump of gold 188 As she dressed herself she saw with surprise that her fingers were shapely 214

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 8 Clinging to the animal's shaggy hair was Honeysuckle 50 Throwing herself at his feet she thanked him for his mercy 56 "Ah," sighed the turtle, "if only the good god, P'anku, were here" 102 Putting his bill close to her ear, he told Hu-Lin of his recent discovery 108

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

which person or people

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Oh, the gods will provide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE GOLDEN BEETLE OR WHY THE DOG HATES THE CAT "What we shall eat to-morrow, I haven't the slightest idea!" said Widow Wang to her eldest son, as he started out one morning in search of work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest 104 The Man Who Would Not Scold 193 Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven 206 "Snake's blood mixed with powdered deer-horn" _Frontispiece_ "Here son!" she cried, "look at my treasure!"