Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

later than; following

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

anew

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

in addition

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

have

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

make calm or still

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

(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 They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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 She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

go across or through

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

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

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

be seated

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

be standing; be upright

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

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From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

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

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

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From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

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From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The waters of the canal were clearer than those of the great river they had left, but there was the same press of boats, their number greatly augmented by the many grain-junks that bear the tribute of rice to Peking.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was also a thrilling experience to Tuen to see the boats pass the sluices, where the waters raged as if waiting for something to suck down into their turbulent depths.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The calm monotony of Tuen's life continued uninterrupted after the episode with the sailor.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They were now in the Imperial Canal, that stupendous monument of man's ingenuity, for on account of the work and the time required to complete them, it and the Great Wall stand unrivalled by any effort of man in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.

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From this reading She would talk with Wang for hours, of the kind friends she had left in the Viceroy's yamen, and again of that secluded court to which she went, concerning which many marvellous stories were told throughout the land; and at other times she would sit spellbound for half a day, listening to the long-spun-out stories of blind Szu.