Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

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

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

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From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

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

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

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

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

approval

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

set up or found

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

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

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

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

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

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

From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

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

From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

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

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

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From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

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

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

in the near future

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

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

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

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

From this reading He soon afterwards removed to Boston, and was known throughout this country and the maritime cities of Europe by the name of "Billy Gray."

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading His agent in New Orleans was Nathaniel Ware.

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

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading I have already stated that the owner of the Brig Betsey was Mr. Gray, of Salem, a merchant of great enterprise, probity, and wealth.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

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

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Ricker explained to him the mournful events which had taken place on the passage from the West Indies, and Mr. Ware exhibited deep sympathy while listening to the tale of suffering.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Ricker, prompted by a feeling of gratitude which showed the goodness of his heart, gave me full credit for the services I had rendered during the passage; explained the nature of my connection with the brig, and placed in the hands of Mr. Ware the written obligation I had given Captain Blackler, and which was found among the papers of Captain Adams.