used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
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 You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
a youthful male person
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
datingnounUS /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/
use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
of great significance or value
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
a message received and understood
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
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 You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
KoreannounUS /ˌkɔːˈriːən/
a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
a boy or man
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
full of life and energy
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
Pak
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From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
Pak's
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From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
move upward
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
a male human offspring
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
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 Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading On this account Yung Pak's tutor had orders to give to the lad each day, during the hours devoted to study, some account of events in the rise and progress of the Korean nation or of its royal families.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
being of use or service
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
precisely as stated
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
Wang
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From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
at the time that
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To fit him for this work, it was important that the boy should learn all that he could of his country's history.
a late time of life
From this reading You must know that Korea is a very old country, its history dating back hundreds of years before America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Now Wang Ken knew that dry history had very few attractions for his young pupil, or any lively boy for that matter, so as far as possible he avoided the repetition of dates and uninteresting events, and often gave to Yung Pak much useful information in story form.
Yung
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From this reading A LESSON IN HISTORY As you already know, Yung Pak's father intended that his son, when he grew up, should fill a position in the service of the king.
