used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
characterized by great determination
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
fireboxnoun
a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
engage in
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
mumadjectiveUS /mʌm/
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
Okyo
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From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
PRIVILEGEnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
relieve from
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
express in words
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
ShanghainounUS /ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ/
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
Shibusawa's
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From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
transport commercially
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
stokernounUS /ˈstoʊkər/
Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
TokyonounUS /ˈtoʊkioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Here he was detained until an opportunity came to return him to his native land, and when he had finally arrived in Tokyo, some two months later, he was still unable to make any explanation of his condition or experiences.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
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 Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
at the time that
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
in or at the place that
From this reading Then he was taken on deck and offered food and water, and as a matter of safety placed in the guard house, where he remained until the ship landed at Shanghai.
which person or people
From this reading For nearly two days he managed to escape being burned alive in the firebox, by the angry stoker, who was now determined to rid himself of the fruitless charge.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE Shibusawa's being washed overboard left Okyo a helpless and penniless victim.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Through fright and exposure and hunger he had become so nearly dumb that when discovered and questioned he could say nothing but "mum is the word."
