used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
on or to one side
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
bewails
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From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
divertsverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrts/
third-person singular of “divert” — turn aside; turn away from
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
Hsi
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From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
interredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrd/
placed in a grave
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
Jen
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From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
LinnounUS /lɪn/
United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959)
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
multi-colouredadjective
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
Pao-ch'ai
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From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
Pao-yü
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From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
Tai-yü
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From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
TinounUS /tiː/
a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
Ts'ui
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From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
at the time that
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, we must explain in taking up the thread of our narrative, was disconsolately bathed in tears, when her ear was suddenly attracted by the creak of the court gate, and her eyes by the appearance of Pao-ch'ai beyond the threshold.
in or at the place that
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Pao-yü, Hsi Jen and a whole posse of inmates then walked out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the Ti Ts'ui pavilion, Pao-ch'ai diverts herself with the multi-coloured butterflies.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading Over the mound, where the flowers had been interred, Tai-yü bewails their withered bloom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt inclined to go up to Pao-yü and ask him a question; but dreading that if she made any inquiries in the presence of such a company, Pao-yü would be put to the blush and placed in an awkward position, she slipped aside and allowed Pao-ch'ai to prosecute her way.
