used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
BuddhanounUS /ˈbuːdə/
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
croppingverbUS /ˈkrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “crop” — cut short
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
entrapping
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From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
the organ of sight
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
Grattan
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From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
how
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From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
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 If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
McGlory
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From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
POCKETEDverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪd/
past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading "POCKETED."
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
TinounUS /tiː/
a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
Tsan
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From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By entrapping Tsan Ti, Grattan was undoubtedly counting upon getting hold of the Eye of Buddha.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the cowboy pleasant fancies were cropping out of this surprising turn of events.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading He reflected that Grattan did not know Sam Wing had stolen the ruby from Tsan Ti.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Bunce had known how little love McGlory had for the mandarin, he would not have been at so much pains to keep a hand over his lips.
