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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

form a curve

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

(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 Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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 Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

a wide scope

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

an exorbitant charge

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

an act that fails

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

immediately past

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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 Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

engage in

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

cut with a blade or mower

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

something you have to do

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

delivered from danger

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

move hurridly

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

a male human offspring

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

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From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

in a sullen manner

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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From this reading Then sundry opium-stupified, villanous-looking mandarin soldiers would rush from their pipes and gambling, catch up their rusty gingalls and long bamboo spears, and loudly call upon my Chinese captain to "soong mow" (let go the anchor), and pay a duty, or squeeze, into their dirty hands.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

at the time that

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.

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

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

a Caucasian

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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

From this reading Chinese Custom-houses.--Attempts at Extortion.--An Adventure.--Ruse de Guerre.--Its Success.--Peace Negotiations.--Their abrupt Termination.--The Plot thickens.--A Companion in Misfortune.--Negotiations renewed.--Their Failure.--Hostilities.--Critical Position.--Danger increases.--Attempted Rescue.--The Mud Fort Mandarin.--His Fate.--The Civil Mandarin.--Rescued at last.--The _Williamette_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The route by which I returned to the broad expanse of "The Son of the Sea" was, if possible, more infested with so-called custom-houses than that by which I had reached Sin-ya-meu.

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

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Every two or three _le_ some wretched little bamboo-hut would make its appearance round a bend of the creek, with a long pole and a dirty white rag on the end, containing huge red and black characters, setting forth the official nature of the den.

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

From this reading Upon such occasions P---- and myself would be compelled to get on deck with our fowling-pieces, and drive the harpies off, when they would sullenly retire to their opium and cards, muttering curses upon the _Yang-quitzo_, and trusting for better prey next time.