Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

(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 "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

any thing at all

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

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

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

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

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

absolutely essential

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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 SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

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

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

adult male chicken

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

in the near future

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

express a supposition

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I don't think it is necessary," replied the commander, laughing.

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

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We can put it to vote," suggested Mrs. Belgrave.

(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 "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

which person or people

From this reading "We shall sail this forenoon for Shang-hai, for I suppose that some of you who keep hens wish to see the home of the famous rooster that bears that name."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

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

From this reading SHANG-HAI AND THE YANG-TSZE-CHIANG The passengers of the Guardian-Mother were on deck at an early hour the next morning, and the smoke was rising from the funnel as though it was the intention of the commander that she should sail soon; and some of them began to wonder if they were to see anything more of China than could be seen from the deck of the ship.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you seen all you wish of China?" said Captain Ringgold, as he seated himself at the head of the table at breakfast.