Chapter XI

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

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

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

carefully weighed

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

past form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

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

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

a large beer glass

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

transport commercially

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

carry out

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

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

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are willing to pay a high price for the cargo--we cannot do more."

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

From this reading And so the risk--so far as the schooner went--was divided equally between the Richmond Importing Company and Captain Ponsberry and the other owners of the _Columbia_.

at the time that

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

which person or people

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The Japanese Government was willing to pay for the cargo, whether it was delivered or not--presuming it was "gobbled up" by the Russians, but was not willing to pay for the ship if the vessel was taken as a prize of war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ORDER TO LAY-TO When taking on his cargo at Manila, Captain Ponsberry had considered the possibility of being captured by a Russian warship, and had talked the matter over with the agents of the Richmond Importing Company and with a Japanese official who was doing business on the sly in the Philippines.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "That is a risk you must take yourself," said the Japanese official.