Chapter VII

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

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

(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 Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

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

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

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

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

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

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was then that they were confronted with a big problem.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

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

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading It was then that they were confronted with a big problem.

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

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 THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

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From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

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

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

make a painting

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

almost; nearly

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading It was then that they were confronted with a big problem.

continue talking

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

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

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Happily the data handed down are of such a nature that we can learn practically all that we should like to know on the subject.

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

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

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

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was then that they were confronted with a big problem.

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

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

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

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

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

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

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

From this reading It was then that they were confronted with a big problem.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will remember that the ships which went on the first and second voyages had been obtained by purchase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE COMPANY’S SHIPS Now, before we proceed with the further voyages and trading of these Indiamen, we shall find it very interesting if we attempt to paint the picture of the building of these ships.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.

plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading But, then, since it was obvious that more ships would be required as the trade increased and losses occurred by wrecks, the Company had to look out for additions to their small fleet.