used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
anew
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
(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 When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
bleachedadjectiveUS /bliːtʃt/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
bowmennounUS /ˈboʊmən/
plural of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
an opposing military force
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
communicated in words
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
Heaven-sentadjective
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
jackalnounUS /ˈdʒækəl/
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
LingnounUS /lɪŋ/
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
a human being
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
express the need or desire for
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
that is looked for
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
confined on all sides
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he entered, Ling perceived that his face was the colour of a bleached linen garment, while there came with him the odour of sickness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
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 bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
at the time that
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “There are certain matters which this person has not made known,” he said, having first expressed a request that he might not be compelled to stand while he conversed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
a Caucasian
From this reading “The bowmen are as an inferior kind of jackal, and they who lead them are pigs, but this person has observed that the Heaven-sent Commander has internal organs like steel hardened in a white fire and polished by running water.
which person or people
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When these matters were arranged, Ling returned to his tent, a victim to feelings of a deep and confused doubt, for all courses seemed to be surrounded by extreme danger, with the strong possibility of final disaster.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading While he was considering these things attentively, the spy who had brought word of the presence of the enemy again sought him.
