used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
a single distinct event
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
KinounUS /kiː/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
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 He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
MONK'SnounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
something you have to do
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
Pak
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From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
regaleverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪl/
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
SeoulnounUS /soʊl/
the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia; located in northwestern South Korea
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
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 THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
express in words
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
Wang
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From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The early evening hour was often spent in this way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
at the time that
From this reading It was a time of day when Ki Pak was generally free from any official duty, and he was glad to devote a little time to his son.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sometimes he would tell of the sights he had seen on the streets of Seoul, while on other occasions he would give account of games with his playmates or of his success in shooting with a bow and arrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would inquire about the boy's studies as well as about his sports, and Yung Pak would regale his father with many an amusing incident or tell him something he had learned during study hours.
Yung
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From this reading THE MONK'S STORY One evening, after Yung Pak had finished his supper, he sat talking with his father and Wang Ken.
