used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to resume our story.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
entertainsverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
a young female
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
the act of departing
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
in a gradual manner
From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
(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 After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
Hsüeh
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From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
come together
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But to resume our story.
P'an's
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From this reading After hearing his mother's arguments, Hsüeh P'an's indignation gradually abated.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading But to resume our story.
scarsnounUS /skɑːrz/
plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
sensual-minded
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From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
sensualitynounUS /ˌsenʃuːˈælətiː/
desire for sensual pleasures
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
shamming
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From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
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 But to resume our story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A sensual-minded man gets into such trouble through his sensuality that he entertains the idea of going abroad.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading An estimable and refined girl manages, after great exertion, to compose verses at a refined meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
but in spite of that
From this reading But notwithstanding that his pains and aches completely disappeared, in three or five days' time, the scars of his wounds were not yet healed and shamming illness, he remained at home; so ashamed was he to meet any of his relations or friends.
