21st
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From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
anew
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
(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 "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
birthdaysnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪz/
plural of “birthday” — an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
Buddhisticadjective
of or relating to or supporting Buddhism
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
Cheng
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From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
Chia
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From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
comprehendsverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhendz/
third-person singular of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
enigmas
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From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
at any time
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
Feng
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From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
grown-up
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From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
Hsueeh's
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From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
LiennounUS /liːn/
the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
Pao-yue
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From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
prognosticnoun
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
stanzanounUS /ˈstænzə/
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
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 Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon hearing the text of the stanza, Pao-yue comprehends the Buddhistic spells.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the enigmas for the lanterns are being devised, Chia Cheng is grieved by a prognostic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chia Lien, for we must now prosecute our story, upon hearing lady Feng observe that she had something to consult about with him, felt constrained to halt and to inquire what it was about.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "On the 21st," lady Feng explained, "is cousin Hsueeh's birthday, and what do you, after all, purpose doing?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Do I know what to do?" exclaimed Chia Lien; "you have made, time and again, arrangements for ever so many birthdays of grown-up people, and do you, really, find yourself on this occasion without any resources?"
