adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There is a time to scatter flowers and a time to prepare the soil.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
conspireverbUS /kənˈspaɪər/
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “There is a time to scatter flowers and a time to prepare the soil.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
Forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
HearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
Hwa-mei
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From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
InterventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
Kai
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From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
Li-loe's
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From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
LuckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
LungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
MandarinnounUS /ˈmændərən/
shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “There is a time to scatter flowers and a time to prepare the soil.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading “There is a time to scatter flowers and a time to prepare the soil.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
Shanmodal verbUS /ʃæn/
the form of “shall” used in the contraction “shan’t”
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading “There is a time to scatter flowers and a time to prepare the soil.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
Tien's
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From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “There is a time to scatter flowers and a time to prepare the soil.
TimelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
To-morrow
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From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day When Kai Lung at length reached the shutter, after the delay caused by Li-loe’s inopportune presence, he found that Hwa-mei was already standing there beneath the wall.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hear the degrading cause of my--” “Forbear,” interrupted the maiden, with a magnanimous gesture of the hand that was not engaged in bestowing a gift of fruit.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To-morrow a further trial awaits you, for which we must conspire.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Alas!” he exclaimed, in an access of self-reproach, “is it possible that I have failed to greet your arriving footsteps?
