Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

anew

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

(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 It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

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

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

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 Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

the act of constructing something

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

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

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

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

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

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

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

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

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China and two islands in the South China Sea; reverted to China in 1999

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

go across or through

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

continue talking

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

in or at that place or location

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

in the direction of

From this reading A rebellion had broken out in the province adjoining that of Kwang-tung; and as the insurgents had made rapid advances towards the capital, our consul there thought our presence in the neighborhood might prove beneficial to American interests.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Bocca Tigris was the name given to the eastern channel of the entrance to the Pearl, or Canton River,--a near translation of the Chinese name Hoo-tow-mun (Tiger's Head Passage).

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

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

up to a particular time

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

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

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was again, "All hands up anchor," to proceed up the Canton River, and away we steered, past the towering island of Lin-tin, towards the Bocca Tigris.

at the time that

From this reading Up the Canton River again--Bay of Canton--Bocca Tigris--Forts at the Bogue--Their Construction--Conduct of Chinese when Attacked--The Feast of Lanterns--the Rebellion--Paddy Fields and Mosquitoes--Back to Typa--Pleasant Times--Blowing up of a Frigate!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Macao may be said to be situated in the Bay of Canton; for these are all islands until you pass through the "Bogue."