Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

(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 The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

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

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

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

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

for the reason that

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

gotten under control

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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 Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

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

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

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

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

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From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

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

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

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

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

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

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

absolutely essential

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

come into possession of

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

and nothing more

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

be oriented

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

the act of renovating and fitting out a ship

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

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From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

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

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

sealed in a can or jar

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

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

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Our supplies consisted largely of flour, butter, sugar, coffee, milk, bacon, and marmalade, and but little tinned meat, vegetables, or fruit because we were certain to be able to obtain a plentiful supply of such food in the country through which we were expecting to travel.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

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From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

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

From this reading The system which we used in our commissary was that of the unit food box which has been adopted by most large expeditions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.

have a certain weight

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Hongkong is one of the best cities in the Orient in which to purchase supplies of almost any kind, for not only is the selection excellent, but the best English goods can be had for prices very little in excess of those in London itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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

From this reading The boxes were packed to weigh seventy pounds each and contained all the necessary staple supplies for three persons for one week; thus only one box needed to be opened at a time, and, moreover, if the party separated for a few days a single box could be taken without the necessity of repacking and with the assurance that sufficient food would be available.

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From this reading VOYAGING TO YÜN-NAN We had a busy week in Hongkong outfitting for our trip to Yün-nan.