Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

later than; following

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

characterized by great determination

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

the act of discovering something

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

color with dye

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

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From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

plural of “lama” — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

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 ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

absolutely essential

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

on one occasion

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

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From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

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From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

edge tool used in shaving

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

get by special effort

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

plural of “sol” — a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Having thought over his plan the evening before, Jo had brought with him from the city a number of things necessary to carrying it out.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

be dressed in

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Thanks to the general terror inspired by the fall of the rain-god's head, the lads were secure from interruption so long as they remained in the temple.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Among them were shears and a razor, with which he removed every trace of hair from Rob's head, after the fashion of the lamas or priests of Buddha.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Then his whole body, from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, was tinted yellow with a dye that would have to wear off, since it never could be washed away.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading ROB MAKES A STARTLING DISCOVERY Finding Rob determined to go to Pekin, Jo yielded, though with many misgivings, and at once began preparations for their dangerous journey.