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Glossary<br />
accompany: to go with a compani<strong>on</strong><br />
bustling: full <strong>of</strong> energetic and noisy activity<br />
chinnoserie: Chinese-style decorati<strong>on</strong> or object<br />
popular in <strong>the</strong> 17th and 18th centuries in Europe<br />
chop: seal or stamp used in east Asia to prove<br />
identity<br />
dejectedly: in a depressed or sad manner<br />
dynasty: a ruling family that remains in power for<br />
generati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
funicular railway: a railway up <strong>the</strong> side <strong>of</strong> a<br />
mountain pulled by a moving cable<br />
incense: substance that produces a fragrant odor<br />
when burned<br />
marvel: to be amazed at<br />
Ming dynasty: <strong>the</strong> imperial dynasty <strong>of</strong> <strong>China</strong> from<br />
1368 to 1644<br />
rampart: a st<strong>on</strong>e or earth wall protecting a city<br />
or town<br />
red herring: something used to draw attenti<strong>on</strong><br />
away from <strong>the</strong> real issue<br />
terracotta: brown-orange clay used to make many<br />
items including figurines, pottery, and ro<strong>of</strong> tiles
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