used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
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 First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE GREAT WALL TO TCHAH-TAO.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FROM THE GREAT WALL TO TCHAH-TAO.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
How
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From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
and nothing more
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
Kalkann
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From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
immediately past
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
in the recent past
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
Palankeennoun
a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
Schévélof
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From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
SocietiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
TCHAH-TAO
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From this reading FROM THE GREAT WALL TO TCHAH-TAO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE GREAT WALL TO TCHAH-TAO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE GREAT WALL TO TCHAH-TAO.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
tressnounUS /tres/
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading First view of China proper--Last Russian hospitality--The Palankeen--The streets of Kalkann--Travelling along the Great Wall--The Secret Societies--Chinese Art--How order is maintained--Origin of the tress--How the titles of Chinese nobility become extinct.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading FROM THE GREAT WALL TO TCHAH-TAO.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were hospitably received in a Chinese house belonging to a Russian, a friend of M. Schévélof.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the last Russian house into which I entered, and not the least agreeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This house was charmingly situated out of the town, on the other side of the brook I have just mentioned, and, consequently, in view of the mountain we had lately descended surmounted with the irregular outline of the Great Wall.
