used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
ArcturusnounUS /ˌɑːrkˈtʊrəs/
the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
Batavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
CaliforniannounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjən/
a native or resident of California
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
CantonnounUS /ˈkæntən/
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
the act of departing
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
Hong-Kong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
InsurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
InvalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
go away from a place
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
the literary culture
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
and nothing more
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
have in common
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
SorcerersnounUS /ˈsɔːrsərərz/
plural of “sorcerer” — one who practices magic or sorcery
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
WateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading Fire--Departure for China--The "Arcturus"--An Invalid on Board--Chinese Sorcerers--Death--The Chinese Seas--A Watery Journey--Arrival at Hong-Kong--Visit to the Consul--Journey to Canton--Chinese Insurrection.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
(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 Being desirous that I should accompany her in this expedition, she proposed that we should travel together, and share the profits, as well as the fatigues of the enterprise.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was, at this time, her intention to leave California for Batavia, in the Island of Java, whence she had already received many letters of invitation, and where she believed herself certain of success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After eighteen months of Californian life, a circumstance occurred, which changed, not only my position, but my prospects.
which person or people
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I became acquainted with one Madame Nelson, a French lady who, like myself, was engaged in commercial speculations.
