Chapter I

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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

(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 incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

a youthful male person

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

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From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

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 The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

for the most part

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

social deportment

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

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 The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

new

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The favorable reception accorded to "The Boy Travellers in Japan and China" has led to the preparation of the present book.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

under the level of the ground

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" ETC.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The incidents in the narrative were mainly the experiences of the author at a recent date; and the descriptions of countries, cities, temples, people, manners, and customs are nearly all from his personal observations and notes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels and observation is identical with the one they followed through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Mikado.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.