Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

in actual fact

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

later than; following

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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 By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

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

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

being joined in close association

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

approval

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

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From this reading VOX POPULI, VOX DEI.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

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

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

set up or found

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

the head of a state government

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

ten 10s

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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 The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

not any; not one

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

for each

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

an amount of time

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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

From this reading VOX POPULI, VOX DEI.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

in a productive way

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

in the near future

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

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

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

not anticipated

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract

From this reading VOX POPULI, VOX DEI.

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

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

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

From this reading By his orders, no less than one hundred thousand dollars were invested in his name, in the United States six per cents, his friends in America being empowered to draw the dividends, and, after using a due proportion in the way of commissions, to re-invest the remainder to his credit.

-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Venerable Axiom._ After this unlooked-for termination of what the colonists called the 'Pirate-War,' the colony enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.

which person or people

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The whaling business was carried on with great success, and many connected with it actually got rich.

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

From this reading Among these was the governor, who, in addition to his other means, soon found himself in possession of more money than he could profitably dispose of in that young colony.