used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
any thing at all
From this reading “Glad to hear it; I am ready for anything to make an honest living.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
charteredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
gotten under control
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
dearly loved
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
a boy or man
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Glad to hear it; I am ready for anything to make an honest living.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
cause to move by striking
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Glad to hear it; I am ready for anything to make an honest living.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
immediately past
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “Glad to hear it; I am ready for anything to make an honest living.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
engage in
From this reading “Glad to hear it; I am ready for anything to make an honest living.”
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Glad to hear it; I am ready for anything to make an honest living.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
express in words
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
express in speech
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
carry out
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading “I am truly grateful, captain, for the manifestation of confidence contained in your offer, and will gladly undertake the business.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Very true, my dear fellow; I have at last hit on a scheme which I think will prove very profitable, and will be glad to take you in as an equal partner.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I have chartered the best boat on the river, and mean to put her to work on the line between here and New Orleans, and shall of course be her commander, and would be glad to have you take charge of the office, and we will divide profits.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Speak it out, captain; I know by your looks you have something to say, and I am full of curiosity to hear it.”
