Chapter XXXVII

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

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

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading ANTHONY.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

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From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

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From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

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

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

go on board

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

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

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

exemption from punishment or loss

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

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

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

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 Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

create (as an entity)

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

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

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

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From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

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

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

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From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

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

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

not known

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Certain it is, that Teague did organize and embark in it; and was joined in it by James Castlemaine.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

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

From this reading Whether the Commodore had fixed on his abode there with the pre-intention to set up in the contraband trade, so much favoured then and so profitable, or whether the facilities which the situation presented for it, arising from the subterranean passage to the beach, which Teague himself discovered, and which had been unknown to the Castlemaines, first induced the thought, cannot be told.

belonging to which person

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Little explanation need be afforded in regard to the smuggling practices, so long carried on with impunity.

a late time of life

From this reading Some ten or fifteen years before, Commodore Teague (commodore by courtesy) had taken the Hutt of old Mr. Castlemaine, on whose land it stood.