used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL FROM PORT NATAL.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
cannot
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From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
Carrick
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From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
emigrateverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪt/
leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ARRIVAL FROM PORT NATAL.
frying-pans
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From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
merchandize
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From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
NATALadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtəl/
relating to or accompanying birth
From this reading ARRIVAL FROM PORT NATAL.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading ARRIVAL FROM PORT NATAL.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
determined
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
Roland
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From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
only a very short time before
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
staplenounUS /ˈsteɪpəl/
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had gone off in high spirits, a chief cabin passenger, Lord Carrick having paid the passage money, forty pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
at the time that
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had carried with him, from the same good-natured source, fifty pounds, to begin life with when he should land, a small but sufficient outfit, and a case of merchandize consisting of frying-pans.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
a late time of life
From this reading Seven years, before, when Roland resolved to emigrate and run away from work at home, he became imbued with the conviction (whence derived, he scarcely knew, but it lay on his mind as a positive certainty) that frying-pans formed the best and most staple article on which to commence trading at Port Natal, invariably the foundation of a fortune.
Yorke's
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From this reading Mr. Roland Yorke's emigration to Port Natal cannot be said to have turned out a success.
