advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
benefitingverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
Chinamen
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From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
GolfersnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfərz/
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
Hwei
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
get by special effort
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little chance of his benefiting by money from the one Chinaman, or of being murdered by the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
a source of difficulty
From this reading However, he had so much trouble himself that he dismissed the matter from his mind.
Tung-yu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BALL So this was the position of affairs immediately before the ball given by the Glorious Golfers at the Bristol Hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Miss Wharf possessed the fan, and two Chinamen were searching for it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hwei intended to secure it by murder, and Tung-yu by the milder means of honourable purchase: but why the two, with such contradictory intentions, should work in unison, as appeared from the advertisement, Rupert could not understand.
