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Chapter XIX
When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream. A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_. No! Nothing could be clearer. The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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later than; following
From this reading “The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Nothing could be clearer.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.”
a firm hold in a specific situation in this story
From this reading “The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing could be clearer.”
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading “The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
later than; following
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be clearer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading Nothing could be clearer.
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From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be clearer.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
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From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
a firm hold in a specific situation in this story
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
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From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
not any; not one
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be clearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
rare and worth a great deal
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
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From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A dream in no way like those we interpret by the _Clef d'Or_.
at the time that
From this reading When I awoke I seemed to have had an unpleasant dream.
which person or people
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bandit chief Ki Tsang had prepared a scheme for the seizure of the Chinese treasure; he had attacked the train in the plains of Gobi; the car is assaulted, pillaged, ransacked; the gold and precious stones, to the value of fifteen millions, are torn from the grasp of the Celestials, who yield after a courageous defence.
