used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
(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 I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
Chuh
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From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
Dr
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From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
fellow-prisoner
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From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
FennounUS /fen/
100 fen equal 1 yuan in China
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
and nothing more
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
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 I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
Lo
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From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
Lorrimore's
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From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
MEMORIESnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
and nothing more
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
problematicaladjectiveUS /ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪkəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
Raven's
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From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
tea-table
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From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I recalled all that we knew of the recent movements of Dr. Lorrimore's Chinese servant.
(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 But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Wing had gone to London, on the pretext of finding out something about that other problematical Chinese, Lo Chuh Fen.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But it needed little reflection to convince me that what my fellow-prisoner had just suggested was well within the bounds of possibility.
the words that are spoken
From this reading BLACK MEMORIES There was so much of real importance, not only to us in our present situation, but to the trend of things in general, in Miss Raven's confident suggestion that her words immediately plunged me into a thoughtful silence.
yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading Rising from my chair at the tea-table, I walked across to the landward side of the yawl, and stood there, reflecting.
