used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
AFOOTadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
(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 DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
AugnounUS /ˈɔːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading When we awoke in the morning of Aug.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When we awoke in the morning of Aug.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
for the reason that
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
ChangnounUS /tʃæŋ/
the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
CHUNG
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From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
CONJURERnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərʌr/
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
COOLIES
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From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
frustratingadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/
discouraging by hindering
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
Huei
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From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
engage in
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When we awoke in the morning of Aug.
used to form the superlative
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
MUTINOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
MYSTIFYINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪɪŋ/
of an obscure nature
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
not any; not one
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
on one occasion
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
opiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/
in a peaceable manner
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
by chance
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
SungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESERTED BY MUTINOUS COOLIES--DANGEROUS JOURNEY AFOOT TO CHUNG KING--THE MOST MYSTIFYING CONJURER OF THEM ALL.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
at the time that
From this reading The miserable gang, however, went upon another strike when at dusk we halted in the village of Huei Sung Chang.
whiffs
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From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once well under way, our rebellious gang traveled peaceably, making good time, possibly because we would not permit them to stop for rest or a few whiffs of opium in any of the larger villages, thus frustrating all attempts they would be certain to make in endeavoring to enlist the sympathy of their fellows.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The village inn was dirty, as usual, and no more a fit place for an invalid than any of the other wretched quarters we had previously occupied.
