Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

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

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

for the reason that

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

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 Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

plural of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

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From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

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 Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

divisible by two

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

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

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the head of a state government

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

a social unit living together

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

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

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

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From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

hear with intention

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

engage in

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

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From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

get by special effort

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

try to get or reach

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

cooked in steam

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

a quantity of money

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

sounding like thunder

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

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

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

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

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

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From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

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

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

which person or people

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Yeh looked upon the whole affair from a Chinese point of view, and could not understand why he, the governor of Kwan-tung--a Tartar of great literary ability--should so far humiliate himself as to sue for peace, because, forsooth, a few red-haired barbarians were thundering at the gates.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Let them thunder,--the walls were thick enough: and, as his omens were all propitious, he imagined himself secure; but took the wise precaution of sending his household and private treasure away out of reach of ill-disposed persons belonging to the city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In vain did old Ho-qua himself seek an interview, and with tears in his eyes, beg that the great Tartar would listen to reason and make terms with the fierce invaders, even offering Yeh a good round sum of money if he would allow him to negotiate with the outside barbarians; but the well-advertised tea-dealer, like the rest of the remonstrants, was ignominiously driven out of the governor's presence.

United States historian (1908-1999)

From this reading The Stinger steamed up the river, and in due time arrived off the city of Canton, where Woodward was directed to anchor, and await instructions from the commander-in-chief, the day of attack being kept a profound secret.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.

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From this reading Yeh obstinately refused to listen to the numerous deputations sent him by influential corporations belonging to the city, who knew full well what would be the result of the combined attacks of the English and French forces.