used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
having companions or an escort
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
CantonnounUS /ˈkæntən/
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
put or send forth
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The passengers seemed to represent every nation on earth.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The passengers seemed to represent every nation on earth.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
Hong
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From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
Kong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
Kowloon
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From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
light-house
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From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
the light of the Moon
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The passengers seemed to represent every nation on earth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The passengers seemed to represent every nation on earth.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The passengers seemed to represent every nation on earth.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The passengers seemed to represent every nation on earth.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
side-wheelernoun
a paddle steamer having a paddle wheel on each side
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading So, accompanied by the Japanese steward of the _Rainbow_, I secured passage on the British side-wheeler _Moonlight_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having visited Hong Kong several times, it was my desire this time to pay a visit to the more typical Chinese City of Canton.
(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 The entrance to the harbor is well fortified and from a light-house on a cliff a powerful light is cast at night for miles over the China Sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hong Kong is situated on Victoria Island and is a British possession; the island rises to an immense altitude on the slope of which, facing Kowloon, spreads the City of Hong Kong.
