Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

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From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

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a record or narrative description of past events

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

From this reading ASIA AND ITS INHABITANTS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

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the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading ASIA AND ITS INHABITANTS.

in or near a particular place or position

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

a period of 100 years

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

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French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

brought together in one place

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

properly deserved

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

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

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

the male ruler of an empire

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either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

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a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

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

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading ASIA AND ITS INHABITANTS.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ASIA AND ITS INHABITANTS.

plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order

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undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

deserving reward or praise

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC

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prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

on the contrary

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

not used up

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

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a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

the vast geographical region of Europe and Asia that was controlled by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

a person who changes location

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

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

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

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

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A second edition, illustrated with engravings which were meritorious rather from their fidelity to nature than their artistic merit, was issued in 1705, and in 1785 the remaining copies of this issue were collected, and appeared under a new title.

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

From this reading At the end of the seventeenth century, a traveller named Nicolas Witzen had explored eastern and northern Tartary, and in 1692 published a curious narrative of his journey.

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

From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This work, which was in Dutch, and was not translated into any other European language, did not win for its author the recognition he deserved.

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From this reading Witzen's account of Tartary--China as described by the Jesuits and Father Du Halde--Macartney in China--Stay at Chu-Sang--Arrival at Nankin--Negotiations--Reception of the Embassy by the Emperor--Fetes and ceremonies at Zhe Hol--Return to Pekin and Europe--Volney-- Choiseul Gouffier--Le Chevalier in Troas--Olivier in Persia--A semi-Asiatic country--Pallas's account of Russia.