Meanings of were misunderstandings in English

But from the very moment the fleet reached Shanghai there were misunderstandings.

There were misunderstandings, most of the poor locals died, I'm afraid.

There were misunderstandings between them, Emma; he said so expressly.

The technology in use, called diaphragm-wall technology, was unusual in New Zealand and so there were misunderstandings, he said.

There were misunderstandings between us.

Sir, - In the interview with me printed in your EL supplement of April 17th there were misunderstandings which I want to clarify.

If there were misunderstandings, for example, about the risks of HIV infection, it was not possible to print flyers or air public-service announcements on television.