used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
all's
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From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
at any time
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
fore-cabin
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From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
obtain
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
usually; as a rule
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
hard-working
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From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
heedfuladjective
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
how
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From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
ten 10s
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
Kafirnoun
an offensive and insulting term for any Black African
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
Markham
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From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
not any; not one
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
a brief written record
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
Oswin
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From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
punish'd
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From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
rivetverbUS /ˈrɪvət/
direct one's attention on something
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
hurting
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
in the direction of
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
precisely as stated
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
which person or people
From this reading What I have done I here proclaim was madness.--_Hamlet._ |IT was very generally thought that it was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Oswin Markham that there chanced to be in the fore-cabin of the steamer an enterprising American speculator who was taking out some hundred dozens of ready-made garments for disposal to the diamond miners--and an equal quantity of less durable clothing, in which he had been induced to invest some money with a view to the ultimate adoption of clothing by the Kafir nation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face, And after we will both our judgments join.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He explained how he had secured the services of a hard-working missionary whom he had sent as agent in advance to endeavour to convince the natives that if they ever wished to gain a footing among great nations, the auxiliary of clothing towards the effecting of their object was worth taking into consideration.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou wouldst not think how ill all's here about my heart: but it is no matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must needs have heard, how I am punish'd With sore distraction.
