Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

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

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

move towards

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

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

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

expected hopefully

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

a job in an organization

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

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From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

a native or inhabitant of Myanmar

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

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

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

god of agriculture and the earth; national god of Philistines

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

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

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

plural of “filter” — device that removes something from whatever passes through it

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

a woman host

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

ten 10s

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

of great significance or value

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

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

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

arriving at a place or position

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

the main river of Myanmar rising in the north and flowing south through the length of Burma to empty into the Andaman Sea

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

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

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

make reference to

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

as might be expected

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

able to be sailed on or through safely

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

operate an airplane

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

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

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

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

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

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From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

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

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

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

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

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

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

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

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

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

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A BURMESE HOSTESS Early in the same afternoon the _Blankshire_ picked up her pilot at Elephant Point and entered the famous Irrawaddy.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

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

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

a Caucasian

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

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

From this reading Our incoming liner met or overtook cargo steamers, tank ships, battered tramps and heavily laden wind-jammers in the tow of straining tugs, not to mention steam-launches, barges and swarms of the local _sampan_, or small boat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rangoon, on a river navigable for nine hundred miles, is a large and important seaport and, as the wealth of one of the richest countries filters through its ports, naturally the approach is thronged with shipping.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Long before her destination was in sight, twenty miles from the sea, the glorious Shwe Dagon, a shining golden object, towered into view, flashing in the sunlight against a background of impenetrable woods.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading At the wharf where, amidst deafening yells and hoarse shoutings, the _Blankshire_ crept to her berth, crowds of different races—brown, black, yellow and white—awaited the English mail.