Chapter VIII

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From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

serving as an essential component

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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 Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

of or relating to or characterized by euphony

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

archaic terms for army

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

most important element

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

the act of managing something

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

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

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

above and across; more than

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

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From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

any competition

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading One seemed to be of Anglo-Saxon race; the other, by his dusky skin, long moustache, and jet-black hair, a native of the East Indies.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

believed likely

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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

From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To a close observer there was something suspicious in the management of the _san-pan_ and the movements of the people on board.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

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From this reading Towards the close of a fine October day in 1863, an ordinary Shanghae _san-pan_, or passage-boat, might have been seen slowly sculling up-stream against the ebbing tide of the Wong-poo river, and carefully hugging the bank opposite to the foreign settlements.

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

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

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From this reading On the Wong-poo River.--Ningpo Sam.--The _China_.--Her passengers.--The Ta-hoo Lake.--Its Scenery.--The Canals of Central China.--General Burgevine.--Soo-chow.--Deserters.--Burgevine suspected.--The Americo-Ti-ping Legions.--Burgevine's policy.--Colonel Morton.--The Mo-wang.--Arrival of the Chung-wang.--The Loyal and Faithful Auxiliary Legion.--How regulated.--Affair at Wo-kong.--Recruiting.--Plan of Operations.--A _coup de main_.--Arrangement.--Interruptions.--Postponed.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Besides the hardy Chinese owner (working away with a big oar over the stern, and rejoicing in the euphonical cognomen "Ningpo Sam"), the boat was occupied by two foreigners, seated under the arched mat cover.