used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
apprehends
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From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This is the opening section; this the first chapter.
ChennounUS /tʃen/
wild goose having white adult plumage
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
cherishesverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
Chia
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From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
not accessible to view
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
designationsnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “designation” — identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
designedlyadverb
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This is the opening section; this the first chapter.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the opening section; this the first chapter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading This is the opening section; this the first chapter.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading This is the opening section; this the first chapter.
Shih-yin
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From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
spiritualitynounUS /ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː/
property or income owned by a church
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
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 Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
SubsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the opening section; this the first chapter.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
the act of using
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Chen Shih-yin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this purpose, he made use of such designations as Chen Shih-yin (truth under the garb of fiction) and the like.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Subsequent to the visions of a dream which he had, on some previous occasion, experienced, the writer personally relates, he designedly concealed the true circumstances, and borrowed the attributes of perception and spirituality to relate this story of the Record of the Stone.
Yue-ts'un
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From this reading Chia Yue-ts'un, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden.
