used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
terminate
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
placed crosswise
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
Feng
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From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
(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 that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
Hsing
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From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
improprietiesnounUS /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪətiz/
plural of “impropriety” — an improper demeanor
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
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, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
a female domestic
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
engage in
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
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 As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
a human being
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
express in words
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
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, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
Tai-yü
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
carry out
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
look attentively
From this reading Lin Tai-yü, to resume our story, dropped off gradually to sleep about the close of the fourth watch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As there is therefore nothing more that we can for the present say about her, let us take up the thread of our narrative with lady Feng.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Upon hearing that Madame Hsing wanted to see her, she could not make out what it could be about, so hurriedly putting on some extra things on her person and head, she got into a carriage and crossed over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An improper man with difficulty keeps from improprieties.
YangnounUS /jæŋ/
the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
Yüan
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From this reading The maid, Yüan Yang, vows to break off the marriage match.
