(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
a quantity of money
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
set up or found
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
held dear
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
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 John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
witty remark
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
Identical; not different.
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
cut with a saw
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
refrain from harming
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have mentioned that it was John’s great desire to own the schooner in which he had passed so much of his time.
which person or people
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But though he had laid by every penny that he could spare, he found that he had not half the amount which was required; and what made him feel more discouraged, Captain Morgan wished to sell the vessel immediately, as he intended to retire.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John might have made money much faster if he would have worked on the Sabbath, as he saw many do who were in the same business, without any scruples.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He loved every plank in the ‘Sally,’ and had hoped that, by the time he was twenty-five, he would be able to buy out the owner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.’
