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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

shockingly brutal or cruel

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

dearly loved

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

an opposing military force

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

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

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

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From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

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

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

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

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

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

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

a believer in imperialism

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

the act of departing

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

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From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

and nothing more

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

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From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

characteristic of pirates

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

on the contrary

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

force or drive back

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

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

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

without scruples or principles

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Thanks to the impish steamer _Williamette_, we escaped any further annoyance at the hands of her friends, for, according to agreement, she towed us past all the Imperialist positions.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

which person or people

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

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From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading On board the _Williamette_.--Blockade running.--Arrival at Nankin.--Solemn Thanksgiving.--Domestic Arrangements.--Phillip's Wife.--The Wooing.--The Dowry.--The Wedding.--Trade established.--Imperialist Corruption.--Preparations for leaving.--An Elopement.--The Journey.--The Surprise.--The Repulse.--Arrival at Hang-chow.--Its capture.--The particulars.--Cum-ho.--The Chung-wang.--His mistaken Policy.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading The worry and excitement of running the Nankin blockade can only be thoroughly appreciated by those who have experienced its perils.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Although I had paid rather dear for this favour, the danger we had escaped at that atrocious Mud Fort, and those troubles we avoided by towing past the unscrupulous batteries and piratical squadrons of the enemy, made it well worth more.

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

From this reading Had we sailed to Nankin, our nights would have been far from pleasant, sleep being rendered impossible from the unceasing watching for some hostile demonstration, and the excitement attendant on the several skirmishes which we must have had with the Manchoos.