Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A NEW ASPECT OF AFFAIRS.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

matters of personal concern

From this reading A NEW ASPECT OF AFFAIRS.

later than; following

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

(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 POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading A NEW ASPECT OF AFFAIRS.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

the job of clerk

From this reading He had previously secured a clerkship paying a small salary.

the act of grasping

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

the quality of being honest

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

a social unit living together

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

immediately past

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

past form of “liquidate” — get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

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From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading A NEW ASPECT OF AFFAIRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW ASPECT OF AFFAIRS.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading He had previously secured a clerkship paying a small salary.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading He had previously secured a clerkship paying a small salary.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

something that remunerates

From this reading He had previously secured a clerkship paying a small salary.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

except for; apart from

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading He had previously secured a clerkship paying a small salary.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

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

From this reading He had previously secured a clerkship paying a small salary.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

a quantity of money

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

being three more than thirty

From this reading It liquidated but thirty-three and one-third cents on the dollar of his debts.

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

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

out of your own free will

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

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

From this reading In consideration of his honesty in doing what was in his power, in this his last extremity, his creditors voluntarily signed him a full release from the balance of their claims against him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.

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

From this reading POOR Malcolm, after escaping from the clutches of Dunbar, sold off all the goods and household furniture which he had removed to the best possible advantage, and calling together his creditors, gave them a history of his misfortunes, and divided among them the sum of one thousand dollars, all that he had received from the sale of what he had been able to save.