used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
the state of being absent
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
AdvertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
in addition
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
BombaynounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
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 Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
First-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
set up or found
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
Herald'snounUS /ˈherəldz/
possessive form of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
Hong-Kong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
a single distinct event
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
interchangesnounUS /ˈɪntərtʃeɪndʒɪz/
plural of “interchange” — a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
march in a procession
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
merchantmennounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəntmɪn/
plural of “merchantman” — a cargo ship
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
pugnacitynoun
a natural disposition to be hostile
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
SheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
a special situation
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Missed the officers of these vessels very much; for a kindly feeling had sprung up amongst us, and interchanges of courtesies had made us friends.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Anchor in Harbor of Hong-Kong--Hastings and Herald both off --Advantage of Newspapers--A First-rate notice--The Press of Victoria--The Friend of China--Its pugnacity--Advertising Sheets--Description of Island--Rain--Character of Chinese Inhabitants.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading They both had sailed during our absence: the Hastings' to be roasted by the hot sun of Bombay; the Herald's to a warm greeting in their native isle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
at the time that
From this reading Found every thing in about the same condition as when we left, and a large fleet of merchantmen in port; but missed the "Hastings" from her moorings, as also the "Herald."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Our passage to Hong-Kong was unmarked by any incident worthy of especial notice; and we reached that harbor safely upon the second of March, and came to anchor.
