used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
(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 Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Western nations would not let her alone.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
wanted intensely
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
FISTSnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
HARMONYnounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Western nations would not let her alone.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But the Western nations would not let her alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
on one occasion
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
and nothing more
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
RIGHTEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading She was sufficient unto herself, and desired only to be let alone.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
a vivid mental image
From this reading "FISTS OF RIGHTEOUS HARMONY" The people of China have suffered much at the hands of foreigners, and, in their ignorance of everything beyond their own line of vision, imagine many grievances that really do not exist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Once China was the foremost nation of the earth in arts, literature, commerce, and all that goes to the making of what we call civilization.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She invented, used, and forgot a thousand things that the Western world is only now discovering.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the Western nations would not let her alone.
