used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
(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 Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
in addition
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
Amas
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From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
ayahs
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From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
begatverbUS /bɪˈɡæt/
inflected form of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
Bund
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From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
busieradjectiveUS /ˈbɪziər/
comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
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 Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
ConjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
cycledverbUS /ˈsaɪkəld/
past form of “cycle” — cause to go through a recurring sequence
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
at any time
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
every person
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
exemptedverbUS /ɪɡˈzemptɪd/
past form of “exempt” — grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
a social unit living together
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
FENG
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From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
of great significance or value
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
JAPANESEnounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
KOWSHING
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From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
MAN-OF-WARnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
the force of workers available
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
not any; not one
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
ShanghainounUS /ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ/
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
SHUI
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From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Chinese, too, were quite quiet, but also perfectly alive to the situation.
TRANSPORTnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
under normal conditions
From this reading Only the ugly Amas (Chinese "ayahs"), and their usually pale European charges, were exempted from the general discussions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE _FENG SHUI_ CHANGES HER NAME FOR LUCK--THE TRANSPORT--THE JAPANESE MAN-OF-WAR--SURRENDER OF THE _KOWSHING_ We were compelled by circumstances to remain a few days at Shanghai, and almost every hour begat new rumours.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
which person or people
From this reading Those of the settlers who played lawn tennis or other games, or cycled,--as most of the "foreign" men did,--paused to discuss late events on the grounds, or on the Marine Parade.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sunday itself was no day of rest for the Spirit of Conjecture; she was busier than ever, and whether on the Bund or on the concession road, where everybody met all the world and his wife and family, the speculations were numerous and important.
