used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
CelebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
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 A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
Ching's
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From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
Chung-wang
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
Chung-wang's
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From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
ConductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
Cum-ho's
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From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
a female human offspring
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
Despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
despatched
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
increase twofold
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
ExcusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
ForbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
Hang-chow
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
HoneymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
How
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From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
ImperialistnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/
a believer in imperialism
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
InterruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
InvestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
in the recent past
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
Marie
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From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
MonounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
Mo-wang
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From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
Nankin
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
not any; not one
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
OpiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
PolicynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
with speed
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
RecapturedverbUS /riˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “recapture” — experience anew
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
ResponsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
SeventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
Shanghae
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
Shi
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
Soong-kong
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From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
required or under orders
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
Ti-ping
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From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
TingverbUS /tɪŋ/
cause to make a ting
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
soldiers collectively
From this reading These troops quickly dispersed the Imperialist force supposed to be investing Nankin from the hills on the opposite side of the river, and recaptured many towns on the southern side.
Tsing-poo
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From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
Wangs
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
WarlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A Double Wedding.--Its Celebration.--The Honeymoon.--Its Interruption.--Warlike Preparations.--Soong-kong Invested.--General Ching's Despatch.--Tsing-poo Recaptured.--Ti-ping Seventy Excused.--England's Responsibility.--Curious Chinese Custom.--The Chung-wang's Policy.--His Explanation.--The Ti-ping Court of Justice.--How Conducted.--Opium Smoking.--Its Effects.--Evidence thereof.--Forbidden by Ti-ping Law.--Opium Trade.
at the time that
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
Yang-tze
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
Ying-wang
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From this reading Soon after our return to Nankin, the Chung-wang, having left the Shi, Mo, Ting, and other Wangs, in charge of the lately captured Shanghae and Hang-chow districts, despatched considerable reinforcements to the Ying-wang, on the northern side of the Yang-tze river, and to the Ti-ping positions along the southern bank.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Cum-ho's father ascertained the state of that young lady's affections, he sanctioned her union with L., although his better half made no little opposition at first, her ambitious mind being directed to the Mo-wang as a suitable son-in-law.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Meanwhile, at the Ti-ping capital, Marie became my wife, while my friend L. received the Chung-wang's youngest daughter in marriage.
