used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
(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 CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
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 Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
CordesverbUS /kɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “cord” — stack in cords
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
DEFIESverbUS /dɪˈfaɪz/
third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
the act of departing
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
the act of departing
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
Ketteler
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From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
legationnoun
the post or office of legate
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
LinounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
information about recent and important events
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
not one, and not any
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
on one occasion
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
and nothing more
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
reaffirmedverbUS /ˌriːəˈfɜːrmd/
past form of “reaffirm” — affirm once again
From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
not used up
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
Identical; not different.
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
except for; apart from
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
thereupon
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From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
transmittedadjectiveUS /trænˈsmɪtɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
Tsung
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From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
unescorted
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From this reading Moreover, to show his contempt for the Chinese, he declared that he would go unarmed and unescorted, save by his official interpreter, Mr. Cordes.
von
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From this reading The German minister, Baron von Ketteler, thereupon reaffirmed his intention of going to the yamen and demanding a conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
at the time that
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was further discussed at a meeting held the next morning, when it was determined that their only chance for safety lay in remaining where they were and defending themselves to the best of their ability.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CHINA DEFIES THE WORLD The startling news conveyed to the American legation by our lads was transmitted to all the other ministers that same night, and it at once put an end to the preparations for departure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
Yamen
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From this reading It had been hoped that some members of the Tsung Li Yamen would attend this meeting, but none appeared.
