used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
(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 Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
cause to be bored
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
make calm or still
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
cradled
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From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
economizeverbUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmaɪz/
use cautiously and frugally
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading No wonder Tuen was enchanted with the sights that greeted her.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
epitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
at any time
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading No wonder Tuen was enchanted with the sights that greeted her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
how
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From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder Tuen was enchanted with the sights that greeted her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
PekingnounUS /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/
capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
Poyana
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From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading No wonder Tuen was enchanted with the sights that greeted her.
the state of being asleep
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
possessing sweep
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
in or at that place or location
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Around her was ever the same endless throng, in its struggle for existence, and if she tired of this epitome of human life, she had but to raise her eyes to the hills beyond, dotted with the innumerable graves of the dead, to see the end of it all, though, as she was not a philosopher, she doubtless did not think about it in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
Tuen
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From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
vaster
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From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
precisely as stated
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The novelty of the trip kept her well amused, and she cared not how long they drifted idly on, for the present was very satisfactory to her.
in or at the place that
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
in the company of; together with
From this reading No wonder Tuen was enchanted with the sights that greeted her.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder Tuen was enchanted with the sights that greeted her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The barge that bore Tuen to Peking proceeded slowly on its way, for why should one economize time or labor in a country where there are more hands than work for them to do?
Yang-tse-kiang
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From this reading After they had passed through the beautiful Lake Poyana, sleeping like an inland sea cradled by the encircling mountains, they entered the vast Yang-tse-kiang, that ever ebbed and flowed in calm strength, as it swept on to where it was lost in the vaster waters of the ocean.
