Chapter CIX · Chapter 109

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From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

(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 It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

in addition

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

for the reason that

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

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

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

divisible by two

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

presently existing

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

start firing a weapon

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

wood used for fuel

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

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

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

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

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

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

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

set afire

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

engage in

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

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

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

not any; not one

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

a brief written record

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

a full supply

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

not in physical motion

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE BLACK STONES THAT ARE DUG IN CATHAY, AND ARE BURNT FOR FUEL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

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

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading NOTE 1.—There is a great consumption of coal in Northern China, especially in the brick stoves, which are universal, even in poor houses.

the act of using

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

(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 If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

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

From this reading It is a fact that all over the country of Cathay there is a kind of black stones existing in beds in the mountains, which they dig out and burn like firewood.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

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

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

in the company of; together with

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

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

From this reading It is true that they have plenty of wood also, but they do not burn it, because those stones burn better and cost less.{1} [Moreover with that vast number of people, and the number of hot baths that they maintain—for every one has such a bath at least three times a week, and in winter if possible every day, whilst every nobleman and man of wealth has a private bath for his own use—the wood would not suffice for the purpose.]

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you supply the fire with them at night, and see that they are well kindled, you will find them still alight in the morning; and they make such capital fuel that no other is used throughout the country.