adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
ambassador'snounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
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 The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
emperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
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 In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
Pekin
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From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
remonstrances
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From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few days the embassy had orders to return to Pekin.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading However improbable it might seem that such a trifle could have had so great an effect, the idea was credited by many of my companions; and I saw that I was looked upon with an evil eye.
VariousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various causes were assigned for this peremptory order, and, among the rest, my unlucky accident was mentioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Monday we received an order to leave Pekin the ensuing Wednesday; and all our remonstrances could procure only a delay of two days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ambassador’s palace was fitted up for his winter’s residence; and, after our arrival, he was arranging his establishment, when, by a fresh mandate from the emperor, we were required to prepare with all possible expedition for our departure from the Chinese dominions.
