used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eating and sleeping were his chief occupations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Eating and sleeping were his chief occupations.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Eating and sleeping were his chief occupations.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
divisible by two
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
a quick look
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eating and sleeping were his chief occupations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
Kim
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From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
KoreanounUS /ˌkɔːˈriːə/
an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
not any; not one
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Eating and sleeping were his chief occupations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
on one occasion
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
Pak
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From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
Pak's
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From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Eating and sleeping were his chief occupations.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
precisely as stated
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Once when Yung Pak and his attendant were out for their daily walk their attention was attracted by the sound of music in the distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
at the time that
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
belonging to which person
From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
a late time of life
From this reading For several years the two were constantly together, even sleeping in the same room at night.
Yong
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From this reading When he grew old enough to run about, his father employed for him a servant, Kim Yong, whose business it was to see that no harm came to the child.
Yung
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From this reading A GLIMPSE OF THE KING Yung Pak's earliest days were spent very much as are those of most babies, whether they live in Korea or America.
