used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
Chin's
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From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
the act of departing
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
immediately past
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
palm-trees
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From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
confined on all sides
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides the homes of the rich, surrounded by stately palm-trees and beautiful gardens, there were other houses belonging to poorer people.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
waist-cloth
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From this reading QUEER SIGHTS "I AM going to the city to-day to buy a new waist-cloth," said Chin's father one morning.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading These last were built close to the river's edge, but were raised high up above the water, on posts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few moments afterward the two were paddling down the river past the temples and palaces which lined the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Chin, you may go with me, if you like."
