used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
for the reason that
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading How he did lash and scold the poor creature!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How he did lash and scold the poor creature!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
How
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From this reading How he did lash and scold the poor creature!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading How he did lash and scold the poor creature!
LinounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
MULEnounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading POOR MULE!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading POOR MULE!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading How he did lash and scold the poor creature!
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
stopping-place
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From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very uncomfortable for every one during the next couple of hours.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The cotton covering of the cart became soaked, and drops of water began to fall through.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hung Li was in a dreadful temper because the mule had gone slightly lame, and he was afraid that it would not be able to reach the first stopping-place.
