Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

later than; following

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

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From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

the first light of day

From this reading |IT was daybreak.

having a sunken area

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

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From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

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

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

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

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

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

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading |IT was daybreak.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

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From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

immediately past

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

in a musical manner

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

above and across; more than

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

(military) signal to wake up

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

having a supporting base

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

not in physical motion

From this reading From the cruisers, one after another, floating musically on the still air, came the call of bugles--the _reveille_ of the American navy.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

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

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Overhead the _laopan_ was shouting, tackle creaked, the crew half sang, half grunted their chanties.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading It was a familiar scene; indeed he knew it better than any spot in his native land--the railroad along the bank, the brick warehouses, the native village of Wusung, the inevitable humble families in the fields gathering in the last crops of the season.

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

From this reading |IT was daybreak.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.

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From this reading Doane, standing in his cabin by the opened window, looked out with melancholy in his deep-set eyes over the muddy low reaches that border the Wusung.