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From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
31
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From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
in the past
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
in addition
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
of short duration or distance
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
dolceadverbUS /ˈdoʊltʃeɪ/
gently and sweetly
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
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 After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
set up or found
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
HannounUS /hɑːn/
imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
Hong
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From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
Kong
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From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
MacaonounUS /məˈkaʊ/
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 After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
monsoonnounUS /mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
niente
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From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
Olyphant
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From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
recipientsnounUS /rɪˈsɪpiənts/
plural of “recipient” — a person who receives something
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
not in physical motion
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
Swatow
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From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
carry out
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
tonnagenounUS /ˈtʌnədʒ/
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
transitu
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From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
treatiesnounUS /ˈtriːtiz/
plural of “treaty” — a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
UndinenounUS /ˈʌndiːn/
any of various female water spirits
From this reading After a brief stay, however, the 23d of July found us on board the English coasting steamer _Undine_, _in transitu_ to our new home in Swatow, at which place we arrived the next day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There is also a spacious harbor at its mouth, with sufficient water to float ships of large tonnage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The colony of Hong Kong is not favorably situated to receive the full influences of the cool southwest monsoon of the summer months, and the extremely warm weather which prevailed at this time produced the most intense tropical languor.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
belonging to which person
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After several weeks of genial quiet and enjoyment in the somewhat dilapidated, although still stately old settlement of Macao,--whose soft and balmy summer atmosphere first taught us to understand and take pleasure in the fascinating _dolce far niente_ of the South,--we proceeded to Hong Kong, and while there, as the guests of our friend, Mr. P----, of the house of Olyphant & Co., were the recipients of that lordly and charming hospitality which one meets with among most of the polished and cultivated foreign residents in China.
a late time of life
From this reading Swatow--which is one of the five ports that a few years ago were thrown open by treaties to foreign trade--is situated on the river Han,[31] which is navigable for vessels of a light draft for some distance.
