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From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
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From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
(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 All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
consignments
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From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
FlournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Others were preparing to return home.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
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 All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
MinersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
Others
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From this reading Others were preparing to return home.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
for each
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Others were preparing to return home.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Others were preparing to return home.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
in the near future
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miners were returning to town by scores, driven in by the scarcity of provisions, owing to the impassable condition of the country, and merchants of the interior were driven from their posts by the same cause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Flour was offering in the market at $25 per sack; many having heavy stocks on hand for which they had paid $40, and with money for which they were then paying ten per cent. a month.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading All could not get employment in town, and but few were able to remain in idleness; the consequence was that many sailed for the Sandwich and other Pacific islands in search of labor, or in hopes of finding a less expensive place to spend the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These causes, together with the arrival of large consignments of provisions, were soon most sensibly felt.
