Chapter VII

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

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

matters of personal concern

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

eagerly desirous

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

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From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

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

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

recognizable; marked

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

characterized by great determination

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

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

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

plural of “imperialist” — a believer in imperialism

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

immediately past

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

go away from a place

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the literary culture

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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 My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

on one occasion

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

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

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

continue talking

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

given added strength or support

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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 Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

force or drive back

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

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

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

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From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

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

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

carry out

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

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

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

in or at that place or location

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

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

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

in the direction of

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I at once decided to proceed to Shanghae and afford him every assistance by placing one of our vessels at his service for the journey to and from Nankin.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Personal Narrative continued.--Mr. Lobschied.--His Reception at Nankin.--Press Publications.--Mr. Lobschied leaves Nankin.--Operations before Tait-san.--The Assault.--Act of Bravery.--Route of the Imperialists.--Gordon's Art of War.--Tait-san reinvested.--Siege of Tait-san.--Its Capture.--Manchoo Atrocities.--Treatment of Ti-ping Prisoners.--Mr. Sillar's Statement.--Quin-san captured.--Gordon's Report.--Gordon reinforced.--The Chung-wang recalled.--Critical Position of the Ti-pings.--The Chung-wang's Retreat.--Difficulties encountered.--Reinforcements.--The Scene of Battle.--Its Horrors.--Arrival at Nankin.--The Chung-wang's Army.--General attack.--The Repulse.--The Surprise.--The Night Attack.--The Flight and Pursuit.--Death of Marie.

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

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

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

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

at the time that

From this reading When at last I became convalescent and able to leave my house in Nankin, for several reasons I determined to take a trip to Shanghae.

in or at the place that

From this reading The principal inducement for the trip was, however, the fact that my friends, D. and Captain P., had, upon their last voyage, brought me some letters from Chin-kiang (to where they had been forwarded by my agent at Shanghae), stating that the Rev. W. Lobschied, a distinguished missionary, was anxious to visit the Ti-ping capital.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading My wife wished to see her relations there; I was anxious to ascertain the political and practical position of affairs; and, besides, there were many things to be done toward assisting the Ti-ping cause.