106
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
123
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From this reading It was wrong. She showed me_'" 123 THE RED MIRIOK
17
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
1882
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From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
28
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
38
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
47
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
54
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
69
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
79
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
85
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
92
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
(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 Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
Cheefoo
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
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 But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
Christianizing
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From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
devotions
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
one or the other of two
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
entreated
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From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
Kit-ze's
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
KoreanounUS /ˌkɔːˈriːə/
an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
engage in
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was wrong. She showed me_'" 123 THE RED MIRIOK
miriok
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
in motion
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
a form of address for a man
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
and nothing more
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
prostrated
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From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
repulsingverbUS /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/
-ing form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
get by special effort
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
SeoulnounUS /soʊl/
the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia; located in northwestern South Korea
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was wrong. She showed me_'" 123 THE RED MIRIOK
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was wrong. She showed me_'" 123 THE RED MIRIOK
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
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 This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
propel through the air
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
TibetnounUS /təˈbet/
an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas
From this reading Korea has been called the "Hermit Nation," as of all nations Tibet alone has exceeded it in repulsing foreign influences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Only in 1882 did the United States secure a treaty, and that opened the country to foreign trade only in the capital, Seoul, and three ports.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
(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 But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
which person or people
From this reading This little story is one of the first to present this slightly known land and its customs, and therefore deserves special attention from all who are interested in the Christianizing of Oriental nations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in this treaty Korea was treated with as an independent State, and its people are distinct from either Chinese or Japanese and well repay study and missionary labors.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It was wrong. She showed me_'" 123 THE RED MIRIOK
a late time of life
From this reading "_The old man was bolt upright, despite his years_" 69 "_Then, extending his hands, entreated_" 79 "_He was permitted to look ... upon the priests at their devotions_" 85 "_He forthwith ... proceeded to throw rice into the well_" 92 "'_Stop!_' _entreated Helen_" 106 "'_Sorry.
an affirmative
From this reading "_Mr. Kit-ze's hat was moving across the organ_" 17 "'_Yes, only a little, for it takes nearly three thousand of them to make a dollar_'" 28 "_Yes, it was the red miriok_" 38 "_He began to shake him vigorously_" 47 "_Cheefoo prostrated himself to the magistrate_" 54
