17th
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From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
a period of 100 years
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
Ch'ien-hsi
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From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
Chekiang
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From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
Chia
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From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
consorted
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From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
DEMORANT
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From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
a social unit living together
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
fu
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From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
obtain
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
brought together in one place
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
a young female
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
coins made of gold
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
Kang-su
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From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
LinounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
libertinesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːnz/
plural of “libertine” — a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
music-halls
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From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
a brief written record
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
PekingnounUS /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/
capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
an amount of time
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
Purified-a-thousand
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From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
an educational institution
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
Shao-hsing
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From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
SOULIE
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From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
springtidenoun
a swelling rush of anything
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
Wan-li
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From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His family were from Shao-hsing fu in Chekiang; his father was Judge of the province of Kang-su; and Li himself was the eldest of three brothers.
at the time that
From this reading _Translated from the French of_ GEORGE SOULIE DEMORANT _Note:--The original source of the stories appearing in "Eastern Shame Girl" is the classic literature of China in the 17th Century._ When there is a great peace Under the gold cup of the sun Joy reaches its flowering.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
which person or people
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
belonging to which person
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the twentieth year of the period Wan-li, there came, among the thousands of students who gathered at Peking for the examinations, a certain Li, whose first name was Chia and his surname Ch'ien-hsi, or "Purified-a-thousand times."
but in spite of that
From this reading He had studied in the village school from childhood and, not having yet attained to literary rank, had come, according to custom, to present himself for examination at Peking.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While in that city, he consorted, before his springtide, with the young libertines, the "willow twigs" of his country; and, in order to gain experience, frequented the theatres and music-halls.
