Chapter IX

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

later than; following

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

(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 Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

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From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

set up or found

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

possessive form of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

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From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading So gunpowder was made and ground.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading So gunpowder was made and ground.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

immediately past

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So gunpowder was made and ground.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

and nothing more

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So gunpowder was made and ground.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

the act of testing something

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

at the time that

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

which person or people

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Gil--though never asked to the house, nor making any attempt to see Mace, and at their casual encounters meeting her quite as a friend--spent much of his time at the founder's works, superintending a casting, watching the purification of some batch of nitre that he had brought home, and, above all, helping at the trial of a newly-finished howitzer or culverin.

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

From this reading It would have been a serious matter for both if they had stood out, for Gil formed almost the only channel through which Jeremiah Cobbe's productions were sold, and upon him depended the supply of two of the principal ingredients with which one of the founder's branches of industry was carried on.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When do you sail, then?" said the founder to him one morning.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The founder was pleased, for he told himself that the young people were growing sensible, and he became more friendly to Gil, who at last, after sundry night journeys had been noted by the people about, found himself ready for another voyage.