Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

(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 Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading Lady Feng besides stood by him and backed his request.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Lady Feng besides stood by him and backed his request.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

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From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

hold firmly and tightly

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

a widow holding property received from her deceased husband

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

a social unit living together

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

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From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

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From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

social deportment

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Lady Feng besides stood by him and backed his request.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

an educational institution

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

express in speech

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

move an implement through

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Lady Feng besides stood by him and backed his request.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

express in words

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading In an unexpected meeting, Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai sees the jade of spiritual perception.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Pao-yue and lady Feng, we will now explain, paid, on their return home, their respects to all the inmates, and Pao-yue availed himself of the first occasion to tell dowager lady Chia of his wish that Ch'in Chung should come over to the family school.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By a strange coincidence, Chia Pao-yue becomes acquainted with the golden clasp.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading "The presence for himself of a friend as schoolmate would," he argued, "be fitly excellent to stir him to zeal," and he went on to speak in terms of high praise of Ch'in Chung, his character and his manners, which most of all made people esteem him.