used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
how long something has existed
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
cabin-boy
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From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
five-and-twenty
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From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
Godfrey
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From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
destroyed or killed
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
kernelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “kernel” — the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
immediately past
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
LIVERPOOLnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading According to his own account he had started life as a ship's purser.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was shrewd, he was popular, he had the knack of resisting sickly climates, and he knew the possibilities of the Oil Rivers seaboard down to the last bag of kernels.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
precisely as stated
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People who were more fond of accuracy mentioned that as a matter of history he had first gone as cabin-boy in a palm oil brig.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
which person or people
From this reading AT THE LIVERPOOL END Now, Godfrey O'Neill, deceased, was a man who at various times in his life had extracted from West Africa very considerable sums of money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But be that as it may, he had been associated with the Coast from his earliest days, and at the age of five-and-twenty was trading there on his own account.
