used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
speak to
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
anew
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
uttered without voice
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
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 KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
Earlswood
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From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
expostulations
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From this reading Seeing this, my anger and expostulations grew more fierce.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Seeing this, my anger and expostulations grew more fierce.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
gesticulated
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From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Seeing this, my anger and expostulations grew more fierce.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
KINCHOW
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From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
engage in
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
ManchunounUS /ˈmæntʃuː/
a member of the Manchu speaking people of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seeing this, my anger and expostulations grew more fierce.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
move upward
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing this, my anger and expostulations grew more fierce.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
sleight-of-hand
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From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
not in physical motion
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
carry out
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Seeing this, my anger and expostulations grew more fierce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading KINCHOW--ARRESTED BY CHINESE SOLDIERS--CAPTURE OF THE CITY As I have said, my heart sank as the sergeant came up roughly and prepared to strip me again.
under normal conditions
From this reading As I continued to address the "sergeant," he stood still, and gazed at me in as much surprise as a Manchu soldier usually exhibits.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
at the time that
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
in or at the place that
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such an indignity I was unable to resist, and when the man indicated a spot apart where my costume could be conveniently removed if needful, my anger rose, and I made some remarks, which, as a fancy display of Chinese, may have given rise to curiosity, but as a means of release were void of effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I waved my arms, gesticulated, performed _sleight-of-hand_ movements with my fingers, and in fact exhibited such manifest tokens of ability to take a "first-class" at Earlswood (England), that the man retreated to make inquiry respecting me, and I breathed again.
