Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

the state of being absent

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

later than; following

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

how long something has existed

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

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

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

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

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

moving toward the east

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

a social unit living together

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

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

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

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

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

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

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

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

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

in the recent past

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

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From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

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From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

the literary culture

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

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 Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

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 Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

used of animals that move seasonally

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

plural of “remittance” — a payment of money sent to a person in another place

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

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

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

consistent in performance or behavior

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Settling finally in Melbourne, Australia, he ceased to roam, became a steady-going substantial merchant, and prospered greatly.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

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

From this reading His life lay beyond the theatre of this tale.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

up to a particular time

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

hard to endure

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

up to a particular time

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

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

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

toward the west

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

at the time that

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

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

From this reading Clay was away on a long absence in some of the eastward islands when Laura's troubles began, trying (and almost in vain,) to arrange certain interests which had become disordered through a dishonest agent, and consequently he knew nothing of the murder till he returned and read his letters and papers.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His remittances had supported the Hawkins family, entirely, from the time of his father's death until latterly when Laura by her efforts in Washington had been able to assist in this work.

a late time of life

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.

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

From this reading Clay Hawkins, years gone by, had yielded, after many a struggle, to the migratory and speculative instinct of our age and our people, and had wandered further and further westward upon trading ventures.