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 A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

(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 A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

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

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

completely unclothed

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

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

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

with official authorization

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

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

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

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

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

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

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

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

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a boy or man

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

plural of “plait” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

a male human offspring

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

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

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

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

From this reading This is called the "Investiture of the Top-knot," and is always attended by solemn ceremonies.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

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

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On the day that he was thirteen his father called him to his room and told the lad that the time had come for him to assume the dignities of a man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

precisely as stated

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

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

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with that statement, he had decided that on the next day his son should be formally "invested" with the top-knot.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, the crown of his head was to be shaven, and his long hair tightly coiled upon the bare place thus made.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

a late time of life

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT Like all Korean boys, Yung Pak wore his hair in two braids, and by the time he was twelve years old these had become very long, and hung in black and glossy plaits down his back.