Chapter VI

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

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

in addition

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

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

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

disposed to believe on little evidence

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

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From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

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From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

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

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

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

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

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From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

as might be expected

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

obtain a patent for

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

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From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

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

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

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

From this reading Perhaps they do, but their English cousins can give them points in this desire.

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

From this reading SOME NOTES AS TO THE INVESTMENT OF ENGLISH CAPITAL, AND ALSO BRITISH PATENT MEDICINES.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is a very common remark that Americans love to be humbugged.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Perhaps it is because the nation has so much money that it don't know what to do with it, or possibly because the Englishman is naturally credulous, but it is a fact that London is the paradise of the sharper, and the pleasant pasture for the bogus speculator.

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

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ease with which adventurers and bogus schemers get their claws into English moneybags, is something astounding.