used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
BLUSHverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
BURMAH
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From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
Chan
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From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
coolies
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From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
ENTERTAINEDadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
temporary military shelter
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
Kwei
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From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
LAVISHLYadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
MANDALAYnounUS /ˈmændəleɪ/
a city in central Myanmar to the north of Rangoon
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
continue talking
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
PWEI
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From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
rivaledverbUS /ˈraɪvəld/
past form of “rival” — be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
snow-bound
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From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The snowstorm rivaled in force a Texas blizzard, so exhausting our coolies that they refused to go further.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were snow-bound here for three days before we could push our way to the British line.
in or at the place that
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading We gave them from our surplus store of clothing, and put upon their feet extra pairs of our thick woolen socks, so earning their gratitude that they consented to proceed a few miles further, where we came upon a large hut, which sometimes did service as a tavern.
Yunnannoun
a province of southern China
From this reading Days of intense heat reigned, and snow marked our progress through the Yunnan and Kwei Chan provinces.
ZAT
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From this reading THROUGH CHINA INTO BURMAH--ENTERTAINED LAVISHLY BY BRITISH OFFICERS IN MANDALAY AND MADE TO BLUSH AT A "ZAT PWEI."
