used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
(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 The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
AwaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
CantonnounUS /ˈkæntən/
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
ExhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
at a previous time
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
gayety
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From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
Hong-Kong
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From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
Macaense
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From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
MacaonounUS /məˈkaʊ/
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 The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
Maladie
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From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
PaysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
PhilharmonicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlhɑːrˈmɑːnɪk/
composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
RemedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
TheatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
Ty-foong
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From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Portuguese officers, aided by the citizens, got up for our amusement a theatrical exhibition, at the old rooms formerly occupied by the Philharmonic Society.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ty-foong passed--Pleasant Season--Theatrical Exhibition--The Macaense--Philharmonic Society--Italian Opera--Awaiting Orders for Home--Thoughts of Home and Friends--Idea suggested by the Setting Sun--Poetry--Maladie de Pays--Its effects upon the Swiss--A Remedy--My own Experience--And manner of Cure.
precisely as stated
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The temperature was most delightful, this season being certainly the most agreeable in this part of China, a number of foreign residents from Canton and Hong-Kong adding to its gayety.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The symptoms of the Ty-foong having passed over, and all fears of its recurrence at an end, time went pleasantly by at Macao.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The representations were very good, and the accommodations for the audience excellent.
