afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
anew
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
complaisantadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
EunuchnounUS /ˈjuːnək/
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
at any time
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
set up or found
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
how
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From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
a single distinct event
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
Kai's
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From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
the force of workers available
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
not any; not one
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
on one occasion
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
without much difficulty
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
scimitarnoun
a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading But it taught us how little human life was valued in this strange land.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading I ventured to ask the Chief Eunuch once again to assist me to select the ornaments for Prince Kai’s friends, and to my relief he consented readily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next morning we found the Chief Eunuch quite recovered from his debauch and as keen and attentive to his duties as ever.
at the time that
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
Winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading The incident created no excitement in the palace, and when we met Wi after breakfast was over he was as smiling and complaisant as ever.
Wi-to
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From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of his men had neglected his tasks while Wi-to was under the influence of liquor, so his chief called him into his private office and cut him down with his own scimitar.
