Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Siam, however, determined to steer a middle course.

in addition

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

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From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Siam, however, determined to steer a middle course.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Siam, however, determined to steer a middle course.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

an opposing military force

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

divisible by two

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

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 This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

the act of departing

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Siam, however, determined to steer a middle course.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

engage in

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Siam, however, determined to steer a middle course.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

not any; not one

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Siam, however, determined to steer a middle course.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

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From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

compelling immediate action

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This there was no doubt that it would have been glad to do, but our occupation of several points on the coast of Tenasserim roused the fears of Siam, and inclined it to the belief that we might prove an even more dangerous neighbour than Burma.

at the time that

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

which person or people

From this reading The court of Ava had, on its part, also sent urgent messages to the King of Siam--when misfortunes had, to some extent, lowered its pride--calling upon him to make common cause with Burma, and to join it in repelling an enemy who would doubtless be as dangerous to him as to Burma.

in a willing manner

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the meantime, negotiations had been going on with Siam, between which state and Burma there was the bitterest enmity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It had been thought that Siam would have willingly grasped the opportunity to revenge itself for the many losses of territory that it had suffered at the hands of Burma.