Chapter IX

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From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

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

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

later than; following

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

side by side

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

slightly wet

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

an opposing military force

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

past form of “evacuate” — move out of an unsafe location into safety

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

divisible by two

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

an act that fails

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

not accessible to view

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

immediately past

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

most important element

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

the force of workers available

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

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

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

above and across; more than

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

-ing form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

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From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

not tense or taut

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

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

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

precisely as stated

From this reading Upon this occasion the very elements seemed to favour our design.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

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

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In little more than half an hour from the time we left the shore, we were right alongside our destined prize.

have a certain weight

From this reading As the steamer was expected to get under weigh about 1 a.m., I started with my men a little before midnight.

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

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

during the time that

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The tide ran slack; the moon, after shrouding herself within a bank of silvery-edged clouds, retired below the horizon to rest; while even the never-setting stars were partially hidden by the volume of damp, misty vapour hanging over the surface of the river, and almost concealing our two small boats.

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From this reading Renewed Attempt.--Its Success.--Narrow Escape.--British Interference.--How explained.--Its Failure.--The _Coup de Main_ succeeds.--Groundless Alarm.--Route to Soo-chow.--Its Difficulties.--Generous Conduct.--Arrival at Wu-see.--Prize-Money.--Treachery.--Preparations for an Attack.--Manoeuvering.--The Attack.--Warm Reception.--The Enemy repulsed.--The Result.--Wu-see evacuated.--Return to Shanghae.--Last Interview with the Chung-wang.--Manchoo Cruelty.--Result of British Interference.--Evidence thereof.--Newspaper Extracts.--Further Extracts.--England's Policy.--Its Consequences.--Its Inconsistency.--Her Policy in Japan.--Religious Character of the Ti-pings.--Their Christianity.