used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
(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 Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
COOLIEnoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
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descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
a social unit living together
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
Fred's
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From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM SHANGHAI TO HONG-KONG.--A STORY OF THE COOLIE TRADE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
HONG-KONG
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
the literary culture
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading Their first letters from Japan had been received, and read and reread by family and friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
SHANGHAInounUS /ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ/
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
From this reading FROM SHANGHAI TO HONG-KONG.--A STORY OF THE COOLIE TRADE.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
a male human offspring
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FROM SHANGHAI TO HONG-KONG.--A STORY OF THE COOLIE TRADE.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM SHANGHAI TO HONG-KONG.--A STORY OF THE COOLIE TRADE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM SHANGHAI TO HONG-KONG.--A STORY OF THE COOLIE TRADE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading FROM SHANGHAI TO HONG-KONG.--A STORY OF THE COOLIE TRADE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
accept gladly
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
which person or people
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The party reached Shanghai without accident, and on their arrival at that port the boys had a welcome surprise in the shape of letters from home.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
produce a literary work
From this reading Frank's mother said that if they did as well all through their journey as they had done in the beginning, they would be qualified to write a book about Japan and China; and a similar opinion of their powers was drawn from Fred's mother, who took great pride in her son.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To judge by the words of praise that they elicited, the efforts of the youths at descriptive composition were eminently successful.
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