used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
(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 It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
brought into existence
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
a youthful male person
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
censusnounUS /ˈsensəs/
a periodic count of the population
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The city is many centuries old.
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 Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city is many centuries old.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
densely-packed
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From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city is many centuries old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The city is many centuries old.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
not any; not one
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The city is many centuries old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
PekingnounUS /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/
capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Peking has something over three millions of population, according to the records, but, as a matter of fact, no one knows the exact size of the town as to humanity, for the Chinese live in densely-packed districts, and there are no census reports given out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
someone who visits
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
look attentively
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
at the time that
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A BOY SCOUT SURPRISE PARTY When Ned heard the assaults of the midnight visitor on his door he looked at his watch, then slipped over to the window facing the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twelve o'clock and the thoroughfare below still teeming with life.
a late time of life
From this reading It was a thriving capital three thousand years before Christ was born and during all the years of war and starvation and intrigue it continued to grow.
