Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

a quantity of money

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

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

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

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From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

past form of “fleece” — rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

set up or found

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

an association of criminals

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

the act of departing

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

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

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

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From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

engage in

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

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From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

plural of “outfitter” — someone who sells men's clothes

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

a stipulated condition

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

express in words

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

transport commercially

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

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

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

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

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

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

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He told me that, in the first place, they were attracted there by advertisements long before the ship was ready for sea, partly that the ship-brokers might make certain of having the ship filled, and not a little for the benefit of the inns and lodging-house keepers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

at the time that

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

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

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

which person or people

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As soon as they arrived--most of them absurdly ignorant of what was to be done, and of the necessaries required for the voyage--they were pounced upon by a set of harpies, who misled them in every possible way, and fleeced them without mercy.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading So notorious have they become, that they now go by the name of the Forty Thieves, for to that number amount the worthy fraternity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Silas Flint took me round to a number of our intended fellow-voyagers; and we found them loud in their complaints of the treatment they had received, though, when he had discovered them, he had been able to preserve them from much further expense by describing the character of the country to which they were going, and the things they would most require.

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From this reading There existed--and, I am sorry to say, exist to the present day--a regular gang of these wretches, by profession lodging-house keepers, ship-chandlers, outfitters, and provision merchants.