used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
(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 "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I must see my parents first."
travel across or pass over
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "But I must see my parents first."
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
GemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
Genii
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From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
attach to a support
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But I must see my parents first."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But I must see my parents first."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "But I must see my parents first."
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
Pei-Hang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But I must see my parents first."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
snow-peaks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
Sumi
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From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That is Mount Sumi," she said, "and it is there the Genii live, sitting on the snow-peaks, and looking down at the Lake of Gems."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
a Caucasian
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I will do that," said Pei-Hang, after a moment's thought.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But to reach it you must cross the Blue River, the White River, the Red River, and the Black River, which are all full of monstrous fishes.
Yun-Ying
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From this reading He had not the least idea where the home of the Genii was; but Yun-Ying took him out into the garden, and showed him, in the far distance, a range of snow-capped mountains, with one peak towering above the rest.
