used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
ClothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
DangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
entwines
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From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
expandsverbUS /ɪkˈspændz/
third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
Infitting
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From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
KillingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
OutfittingnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪŋ/
the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
PromotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Such is the outfitting and infitting business in its relations to whaling.
RemedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
RunnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
unusual or striking
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is the outfitting and infitting business in its relations to whaling.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading This system, from its novel and somewhat singular operation, is like the vine, which entwines itself around the huge and gigantic oak, and thus it grows and expands according to the height and dimensions of its support.
WhalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
WhalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading Outfitting and Infitting.--"Runners."--Remedy.--Articles of Clothing.--Whaling Business.--Promotion.--Whale Killing.-- Dangers.--General Success of the Enterprise.
in or at the place that
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
belonging to which person
From this reading There are many establishments of this sort, in those places where whaling is carried on, whose principal business is to fit out recruits for whale ships.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In connection with the enterprise of whaling, a system of _outfitting_ and _infitting_, as they are termed in common parlance, has sprung up, become established, and which is now closely identified and associated with it.
