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From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
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From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
having companions or an escort
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
ChownounUS /tʃaʊ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
DEVILSnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
EXECUTIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
FANATICSnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
march in a procession
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
McIlrath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
a person who carries a message
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Immediately after breakfast I dispatched a message to the Tao Tai, bearing one of my Chinese cards and the mysterious packet.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
PRIVILEGEDadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
PURSUEverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In an hour the messenger returned accompanied by four chair bearers and a score of soldiers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
Su
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
TAIadjectiveUS /taɪ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
TAOnounUS /taʊ/
an adherent of any branch of Taoism
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE AUGUST PRESENCE OF THE TAO TAI--THE PRIVILEGED GUESTS AT AN EXECUTION--FANATICS PURSUE THE "FOREIGN DEVILS."
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Su Chow is a typical Chinese city, and our entrance thereto was an event to the natives.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At 8 o'clock on the evening of March 4 our boat moored at the locks of the Grand Canal at Su Chow, but the hour was so late and the streets appeared so dirty and uncertain, that Mrs. McIlrath and I remained on board until morning.
