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 My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

later than; following

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

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a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

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a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

the act of stigmatizing

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From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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put or send forth

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

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the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

a state at a particular time

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

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the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

recognizable; marked

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

a statement that represents something in words

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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

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the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

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without good sense or judgment

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

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plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

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

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

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

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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

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plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

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a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

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tell false information to for fun

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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

go away from a place

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

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

small in range or scope

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

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

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

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a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

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

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not any; not one

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

not one, and not any

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

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held or filled or in use

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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above and across; more than

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

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concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

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farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)

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past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

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return to an original state

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

the act of firing a projectile

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

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

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

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

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an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

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the quality of being superior

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

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

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

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

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

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characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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precisely as stated

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

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

From this reading Having no profession, and hating trade in any form, the choice was limited and confined to live stock or crop farming of one kind or another.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

widely or fully known

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

in or at the place that

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

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

From this reading Accordingly, after six months at home and on complete recovery of health, I took my way to the United States of America, first to Lemars in Iowa, where was a well-known colony of Britishers, said Britishers consisting almost entirely of the gentlemen class, some with much money, some with little, none of them with much knowledge of practical business life or affairs, all of them with the idea of social superiority over the natives, which they very foolishly showed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

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in the company of; together with

From this reading My health seemed to have reached a more serious condition than imagined; and so on the advice of my friends, but with much regret, I decided to henceforth cast my lot in a more bracing climate.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Sport, not work, occupied their whole time and attention.