used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
command with authority
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
one or the other of two
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
else
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From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
LingnounUS /lɪŋ/
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
manslaughternounUS /ˈmænslɔːtər/
homicide without malice aforethought
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
not any; not one
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
come into possession of
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
prefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
presumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
tao-tai
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From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
the act of testing something
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
viceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He would know that there was direct evidence against him and, in consequence, he would be obliged either to fly for his life or else stand his trial on a charge of murder or manslaughter, as the case might be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the old imperial regime there were no real courts of justice beyond the summary jurisdiction exercised by the local government official--the prefect, the _tao-tai_ or the viceroy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
which person or people
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the reader who is unacquainted with China, the conduct of Ling may appear to be highly improbable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In this regard China is unique--a country without police, in which evidence is extremely hard to obtain, no man presuming to testify against his neighbour.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In any other country in the world such a crime might be committed, but in no other country would the criminal not be seized with alarm.
