Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

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 LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

negotiation between nations

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

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 No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

at any time

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

a man of refinement

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

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

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

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

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

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

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

within a building

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

the post or office of legate

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

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

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

a midday meal

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

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

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

not any; not one

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

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

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

a person who represents others

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading No diplomat ever made himself more popular in London Society than this cheery, kindly little representative of the East.

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

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

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

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

the upper part of anything

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

not watched

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

without grace; rigidly

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He taught us to appreciate the charm of manner and breadth of thought of a cultured Chinese gentleman.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

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

From this reading In the Legation he was one of the kindest and best hosts I have ever come across.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON The “late” (or, as diplomacy ungraciously calls such, “ancient”) Chinese Minister to London, Lord Li Ching Fong, did much to cement a friendly feeling between the East and the West.

in or at the place that

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading No matter where he went he always wore his hat indoors or out, with its red bob on the top and his pig-tail below, and dark silk coats in private, or embroidered robes at Court—but he walked about unattended and lived the life of an ordinary English gentleman.