aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
(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 Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
have
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
a state at a particular time
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
dirt-covered
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From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
divisible by two
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
Hang-Ki
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From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
mandarinsnounUS /ˈmændərənz/
plural of “mandarin” — shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
the force of workers available
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
perfidynounUS /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/
betrayal of a trust
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
cut with a saw
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
an educational institution
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Both lads had come to understand something of Chinese perfidy, and determined to school themselves to bear any disappointment.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Meanwhile all four men sat in silence, the mandarins in their silken robes in great contrast to the forlorn appearance of the Americans in their dirt-covered uniforms.
unmusicaladjective
lacking interest in or talent for music
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very deliberately the two mandarins finished their meal, the midshipmen, even under their tension of impatience, doing full justice themselves to the savory dishes, and then the servants removed the remnants of the repast.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length the silence was broken by the unmusical voice of Hang-Ki, the Tartar general.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED The midshipmen saw that something had occurred to bring about this change in the behavior of the mandarins, but for their lives they could not guess its import or the effect it would have upon their condition.
