Chapter II

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From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

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

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

tolerating without protest

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

later than; following

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

move towards

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

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From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

exhale hard

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

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From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

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From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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 The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

an opposing military force

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

divisible by two

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

with no protection or shield

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

the act of giving

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

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From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

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From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

of great significance or value

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

located inward

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

immediately past

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

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From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

determined

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

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

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

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

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

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

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

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

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

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

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The Chinese part of the garrison, unable to endure the horrors of the close siege, after everything in the shape of food had been consumed, and even human flesh exposed for sale in the market-place, opened the gates of the outer city and surrendered to the Ti-pings.

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

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

having won

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Hang-chow.--Ti-pings approach Shanghae.--Their Reception.--The _Casus Belli_.--The First Blow.--Fillibuster Ward.--Admiral Hope's Exploits.--Captures Hsiun-tang.--The Consequences.--Hope's Policy condemned.--The real _Casus Belli_.--Defence of Shanghae justified.--Inducements to oppose the Ti-pings.--Official Reports.--Mr. Consul Meadows.--Recognition of the Ti-pings.--The _Shanghae Times_.--Mr. John's Report.--Edict of Religious Toleration.--Report continued.--Mr. Muirhead's Report.

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

From this reading Hang-Chow, the provincial capital, was carried by assault upon the 29th of December.

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

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

at the time that

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Manchoo troops defended themselves to the last, neither giving nor accepting quarter, and when the walls of the inner city were carried by the victorious insurgents, the Tartar general, Luy, and a number of his men, sprang a mine and blew themselves up with their citadel.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The capture of this important city and of the treaty port Ningpo having placed the Ti-pings in possession of the whole Che-kiang province, with the exception of Shanghae and a few miles around it, they resolved, upon the termination of the year, as previously agreed to, to follow up the enemy to this last stronghold.