Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

anew

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

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

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

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

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

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From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

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From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

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From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

moving swiftly

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

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From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

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

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

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From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

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

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

an airplane that can land on or take off from water

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

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From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

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 The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

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From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

not any; not one

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

on one occasion

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

by chance

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

a human being

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

recurring again and again

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

legally valid

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

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

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

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From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

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From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

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

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading But it was probably known that the vessel had once been stolen from its rightful owner at Sui-Fu, in which case any suspicious person might perhaps be persuaded that the theft had been repeated, with more success.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

at the time that

From this reading RECONCILIATION It was midnight when the hydroplane came in sight of Chia-ling Fu.

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

From this reading It was necessary that no alarm should be given which might have the effect of causing uneasiness at Meichow.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The river was thronged with junks and other vessels moored for the night, and as many of these no doubt had their crews sleeping on board, Burroughs thought it desirable again to tow the hydroplane.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.

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From this reading He wished that Su Fing had selected a smaller and less busy place than Meichow for his head-quarters; the larger the population, the greater the risk that the hydroplane would be recognized; for it was quite on the cards that some of the river boatmen had seen it skimming or flying on the lower reaches of the Yang-tse.