used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
AH
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From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was apparent, however, that a large party had arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was apparent, however, that a large party had arrived.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
Chinamen
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From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
fore-court
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From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
gratings
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From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
Gross'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsɪz/
possessive form of “gross” — twelve dozen
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was apparent, however, that a large party had arrived.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was apparent, however, that a large party had arrived.
jailersnounUS /ˈdʒeɪlərz/
plural of “jailer” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was apparent, however, that a large party had arrived.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
and nothing more
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was apparent, however, that a large party had arrived.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
SING'S
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From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the afternoon of the second day a commotion in the fore-court of the temple, distinctly audible through the gratings, raised their curiosity to fever heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
VENGEANCEnounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Peter Gross's faint hope that they might be able to escape by overpowering the Chinamen, while the latter brought them their meals, faded; the jailers had evidently been particularly cautioned against such an attempt and were on their guard.
belonging to which person
From this reading AH SING'S VENGEANCE Two days, whose monotony was varied only by occasional visits from one or another of their jailers, passed in this way.
the words that are spoken
From this reading They listened intently and tried to distinguish voices and words in the hubbub, but were unsuccessful.
