Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

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

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

any specific behavior

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading Bering had discovered Alaska on the west for Russia.

(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 The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

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

From this reading French hunters had been penetrating America from the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

past form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)

From this reading Bering had discovered Alaska on the west for Russia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading These dividends were on capital that had been twice trebled.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Bering had discovered Alaska on the west for Russia.

plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

set up or found

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

usually; as a rule

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading French hunters had been penetrating America from the St. Lawrence.

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

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading French hunters had been penetrating America from the St. Lawrence.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

not any; not one

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading French hunters had been penetrating America from the St. Lawrence.

for each

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

restored to a new condition

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading Bering had discovered Alaska on the west for Russia.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading French hunters had been penetrating America from the St. Lawrence.

(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These dividends were on capital that had been twice trebled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

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

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

past form of “treble” — sing treble

From this reading These dividends were on capital that had been twice trebled.

two times

From this reading These dividends were on capital that had been twice trebled.

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

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

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

From this reading These dividends were on capital that had been twice trebled.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Bering had discovered Alaska on the west for Russia.

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

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.

a late time of life

From this reading 1740-1770 THE COMPANY’S PROSPERITY AROUSES OPPOSITION—ARTHUR DOBBS AND THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE ATTACK ON THE CHARTER—NO NORTHWEST PASSAGE IS FOUND BUT THE FRENCH SPUR THE ENGLISH TO RENEWED ACTIVITY For fifty years, the Company had been paying dividends that never went lower than 7 per cent. and generally averaged 10.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The yearly fur sales yielded from £20,000 to £30,000 to the Adventurers—twice and three times the original capital, which—it must be remembered—was not all subscribed in cash.