Chapter VI

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

later than; following

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

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

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

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

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

possessive form of “california” — a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

hold back to a later time

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

look down on with disdain

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

apart from; not including

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

plural of “explosive” — a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

an association of criminals

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

the act of giving

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

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

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

go away from a place

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

the act of departing

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

for more time

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a large number or amount

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

not any; not one

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

participate in games or sport

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

a full supply

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a person who buys

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

without much difficulty

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

that is looked for

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

a government tax on imports or exports

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

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

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

very lively and profitable

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

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

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading “THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA” After the disaster of the _Fair Ellen_, Billy promised his mother to bar explosives from his play, a promise made readily, for “Betsey has been giving it to me good an’ plenty for leaving that door open,” he explained to her.

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

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

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

at the time that

From this reading He leased the railroad and did a thriving carrying trade, timber for fencing and warehouses, dirt for filling, and so on; and was fast becoming “the millionaire of the crowd,” when the “Board” met and decided he should cut his tariff in half or leave the syndicate; and as Jimmy was heartily interested in the game, he accepted their decision and no longer smiled at the Board of Trade.

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

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

which person or people

From this reading A Board of Trade was organized to which all promised to defer, except Jimmy, who smiled in disdain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Billy organized a real estate syndicate, and sold lots to the Gang, “with or without liability to assessment, as the purchaser prefers.”

obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading Thus the Alaska trade which the boys intended the _Fair Ellen_ to wrest from Seattle, thereby transferring some of her prosperity to California’s stricken seaport, remained with the northern metropolis; and they sought other outlet for their energies.