adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
AttributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
Cho
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From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
ConcernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
DoubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
gildverbUS /ɡɪld/
decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
How
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From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
Hwa-mei
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From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
Hwa-mei's
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From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
interminglingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
InvolvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
Kai
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From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
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 Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
ParticularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
piecemealadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsmiːl/
one thing at a time
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
SevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
slicingnounUS /ˈslaɪsɪŋ/
a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
story-teller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
tombstonesnounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊnz/
plural of “tombstone” — a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading “Seven marble tombstones are lifted from off my chest!” exclaimed the story-teller when he could greet her.
Unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
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 Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
Weng
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Doubtless Hwa-mei readily grasped the emotion that would possess the one whose welfare was now her chief concern, for without waiting to gum her hair or to gild her lips she hastened to the spot beneath the wall at the earliest moment that Kai Lung could be there.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not Concerned with any Particular Attribute of Those who are Involved Unendurable was the intermingling of hopes and fears with which Kai Lung sought the shutter on the next occasion after the avowal of Hwa-mei’s devoted strategy.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While repeatedly assuring himself that it would have been better to submit to piecemeal slicing without a protesting word rather than that she should incur so formidable a risk, he was compelled as often to admit that when once her mind had formed its image no effort on his part would have held her back.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How did your subterfuge proceed, and with what satisfaction was the history of Weng Cho received?”
