Chapter VII

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

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

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

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

put or send forth

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

made known or openly avowed

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

of a dreadful kind

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

the act of acquiring something

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

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

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

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From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

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

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

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

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

the force of workers available

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

used to form the superlative

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

as follows

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

not any; not one

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

many times at short intervals

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

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

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

a person who requires medical care

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

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

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISIT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

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

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

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

From this reading Had they reconciled themselves to their new position?

not expected or anticipated

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISIT.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISIT.

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

From this reading And how were the settlers getting on in the meantime?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading Had they forgiven Dame Fortune for having cast their lot out in a woody desert?

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

From this reading No. They, of whom one would have least expected it, namely, the women--were the most patient; the men, on the other hand, especially the Oldenburghers, grumbled dreadfully, and declared often enough that they were entitled to expect a better kind of life in return for the payment of so large a capital.