used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
amahnoun
a woman hired to suckle a child of someone else
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
for the reason that
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
a youthful male person
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
coolies
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From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
driesnounUS /draɪz/
plural of “dry” — a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
how
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From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
and nothing more
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
rice-boats
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From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
express in words
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
a male human offspring
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
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 Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
plural of “tale” — 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 They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
express in words
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
tow-path
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From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
trackingnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
waddedverbUS /ˈwɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “wad” — compress into a wad
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
water-gate
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From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading I said, "Thou hast seen the coolies tracking on the tow-path with their heavy wadded clothing wet with rain.
at the time that
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading I had to tell him that my wisdom did not touch the sun, although I, in my foolish heart, think it a great God because it gives us warmth and we can feel its kindly rays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They crowd around me and say, "Tell us more," just as I did with my old amah when she stilled me with the tales of the Gods.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If it were not for the kindly sun which dries them, how could they toil and work and drag the great rice-boats up to the water-gate?
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday, one small boy, the son of the chief steward, begged for a story of the sun.
