120
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From this reading 26' N. latitude; longitude 120 deg.
16th
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From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
26
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From this reading 26' N. latitude; longitude 120 deg.
30
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From this reading Shanghae is situated in about 30 deg.
48
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From this reading 48' East.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Shanghae is situated in about 30 deg.
AdvantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
AshoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
BeggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
ChimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
CoffinsnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪnz/
plural of “coffin” — box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
DeclineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
deg
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From this reading Shanghae is situated in about 30 deg.
the act of departing
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading 48' East.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shanghae is situated in about 30 deg.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shanghae is situated in about 30 deg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
Junks
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From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading 26' N. latitude; longitude 120 deg.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading 26' N. latitude; longitude 120 deg.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading 26' N. latitude; longitude 120 deg.
NoveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
PoolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
ResidencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
RevoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
Shanghae
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From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
transport commercially
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
SitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Shanghae is situated in about 30 deg.
StagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
Taoutae
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From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
TradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
Undertakers
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From this reading Shanghae--Immense number of Junks--Foreign Residences--Novelty of Chimneys--Revolting appearance of Beggars--Undertakers --Price of Coffins--Decline Trading--Description of City --Stagnant Pools--Tea Gardens--Sweet Site--The Taoutae-- Advantages of Shanghae--Departure--Ship Ashore!--Sensation.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Reached it on the 16th of May, and came to anchor about one mile below its walls, off the dwellings of the foreign residents.
