Chapter XII

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From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

in addition

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading In consequence of this, we found the large crowd of Chinese passengers on board the steamer properly secured below.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

confined by bonds

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

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 Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

cut into pieces

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

possessive form of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In consequence of this, we found the large crowd of Chinese passengers on board the steamer properly secured below.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In consequence of this, we found the large crowd of Chinese passengers on board the steamer properly secured below.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

half the width of an em

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

with no protection or shield

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

the act of giving

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

prudent

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

ten 10s

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In consequence of this, we found the large crowd of Chinese passengers on board the steamer properly secured below.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China and two islands in the South China Sea; reverted to China in 1999

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

and nothing more

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading In consequence of this, we found the large crowd of Chinese passengers on board the steamer properly secured below.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

with speed

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading In consequence of this, we found the large crowd of Chinese passengers on board the steamer properly secured below.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

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From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

carry out

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Each officer had one of Colt’s revolvers in his belt, and the foreign passengers were also armed; so that, although sailing under our own flag, we felt that we were not altogether among friends.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mr. W---- having been ordered by the Chinese Government to remove to Swatow, a seaport one hundred and eighty miles north of Hong Kong, our “chop”-life drew rapidly to a close, and one morning early in the month of June, 1862, we found ourselves _en route_ for our new home, and once more on board the American steamer _Spark_, bound for Macao.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.

during the time that

From this reading A few weeks previous to this time some Chinese pirates had taken passage at Hong Kong on board a small English steamer bound for Macao, and while on their way thither, in attempting to take the vessel, had killed one of the officers, besides injuring some of the passengers.

which person or people

From this reading There was also a small force of well-armed Malays, who not only guarded that part of the boat, but were also stationed at other exposed points, giving to the little vessel quite a warlike appearance.