Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

later than; following

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

plural of “donation” — a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

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

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

cause to arise

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

plural of “ladle” — a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

for more time

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

not any; not one

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

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

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

a member of the Algonquian people belonging to the Abnaki confederacy and living in the Penobscot valley in northern Maine

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

first in rank or degree

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

in the near future

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

a woman's close-fitting foundation garment

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

an extended area of land

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

imparting heat

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

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

From this reading Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.

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

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

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

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets

From this reading At another time, he purchased a large quantity of _whalebone_ for _ship's stays_; the article rose in value upon his hands, and he sold it to great advantage.

in or at the place that

From this reading His Lordship at one time shipped a large quantity of _warming pans_ to the _West Indies_ where they were sold at a great advance on prime cost, and used for molasses ladles.

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

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

which person or people

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading By application to his business his property increased, and the purchase of a large tract of land near Penobscot, together with an interest which he bought in the Ohio Company's purchase, afforded him so much profit, as to induce him to buy up Publick Securities at forty cents on the pound, which securities soon after became worth twenty shillings on the pound.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He was charitable to the poor, gave large donations to religious societies, and rewarded those who wrote in his praise.