Chapter VI

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From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

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

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

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

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

divisible by two

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

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

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

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

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

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 TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

the local environment

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

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From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading Disorder of one kind or another is always smouldering in China.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

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

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

cause to make a ting

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

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

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading For some time past there had been risings in various districts which puzzled even the acutest and most experienced.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

a Caucasian

From this reading Sometimes it is due to the oppression of the officials, sometimes to hatred of the foreigners, often to obscure causes which not even the older white residents in the country can understand.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading TING SPEAKS OUT During the whole of the winter there had been much speculation among the European residents in the treaty ports as to the cause of the unrest disturbing many different parts of the country.