used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
dearly loved
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
cravesverbUS /kreɪvz/
third-person singular of “crave” — have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Who was it?" he cried.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
made afraid
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
a young female
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who was it?" he cried.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lin Tai-yü nodded her head and smiled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who was it?" he cried.
and nothing more
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
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 nodded her head and smiled.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
held dear
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
a particular point in time
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Lin Tai-yü nodded her head and smiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
Pao-yü
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From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
praysverbUS /preɪz/
third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lin Tai-yü nodded her head and smiled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
not in physical motion
From this reading A happy man enjoys a full measure of happiness, but still prays for happiness.
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 Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
Tai-yü
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
precisely as stated
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
at the time that
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
which person or people
From this reading "Who was it?" he cried.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Pao-yü, so our story runs, was gazing vacantly, when Tai-yü, at a moment least expected, flung her handkerchief at him, which just hit him on the eyes, and frightened him out of his wits.
but in spite of that
From this reading A beloved girl is very much loved, but yet craves for more love.
