used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
divisible by two
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
Niu
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From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
pillagenounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
reassuringlyadverbUS /riəˈʃɜːrɪŋli/
in a reassuring manner
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Be not alarmed, my friend," he said reassuringly to Niu.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
cut with a saw
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The newcomer even smiled at their evident dismay, and coming forward saluted them after the fashion of the country, bowing and gravely shaking his own hands.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
the season of growth
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
Tsang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In place of fierce soldiers, however, intent upon pillage or even murder, Niu to his surprise saw a solitary stranger, without weapon of any kind, eyeing them curiously.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As Niu Tsang sat with his head bowed upon his breast, lost in painful thoughts, and the woman closed her eyes and leaned against the temple wall that she might better rest, a shadow darkened the entrance, and caused them to spring hastily to their feet.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I am like yourself, a belated traveller, and even now my boat waits for me at the river bank.
