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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
444
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From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
(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 In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
aspirateverbUS /ˈæspəreɪt/
remove by suction
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
confined by bonds
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
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 To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
etc
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From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
communicated in words
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
the organ of sight
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
first-mentioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
make square
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
required or under orders
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
TungnounUS /tʌŋ/
Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Away at a distance from her shores lie a number of small islands, wherein dwell such barbarous nations as the English, French, Dutch, etc.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [444] The Four Seas are supposed by the Chinese to bound the habitable portions of the earth, which, by the way, they further believe to be square.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the centre of all is China, extending far and wide in every direction, the eye of the universe, the Middle Kingdom.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To a Chinese ear, the two words are as unlikely to be confounded as Brown and Jones.
the act of creating written works
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [443] Besides the all-important aspirate, this name is pronounced in a different _tone_ from the first-mentioned “Tung;” and is moreover expressed in writing by a totally different character.
