Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

anew

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

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

From this reading Upon the eighteenth of March the Mail Steamer came into Hong-Kong, with the overland mail.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

keep company with; hang out with

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading Upon the eighteenth of March the Mail Steamer came into Hong-Kong, with the overland mail.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

have a celebration

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

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

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

the literary culture

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

for more time

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

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 Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

march in a procession

From this reading Upon the eighteenth of March the Mail Steamer came into Hong-Kong, with the overland mail.

the force of workers available

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

not any; not one

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

above and across; more than

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

any competition

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Upon the eighteenth of March the Mail Steamer came into Hong-Kong, with the overland mail.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

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

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

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

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Took a trip over to Macao, for a supply of provisions, our depot being there, and having these on board, back again to Hong-Kong.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the eighteenth of March the Mail Steamer came into Hong-Kong, with the overland mail.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading I had been anxiously expecting its arrival, with letters for myself, but was disappointed, and gave expression to my feelings in this wise:

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Did not get ashore at Macao, which was somewhat of a disappointment, as I had some kind friends there whom I wished much to see, and from whom the cruise to Manilla had made the separation longer than usual.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon the eighteenth of March the Mail Steamer came into Hong-Kong, with the overland mail.

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From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.

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From this reading Trip to Macao--Disappointed in getting ashore--Mail arrived-- Get no Letters--Expression of Sentiments--Causes and Effects --Overland Mail--Idea of a Route--Happy Valley--Chase of Pirates--_A Poisson d'Avril_--Into the Typa again--Arrival of Consort--Late Dates--Catholic Fete--Depart for Shanghae--The Yang-tse-Kiang--Improvement in the appearance of the Country --Better race of Men--Banks of the Woo-sung.