Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

later than; following

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

in the past

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

(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 The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

every person

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

someone who hunts game

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

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 When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

not any; not one

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

run faster than

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

with speed

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

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

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

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

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

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

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

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

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.

at the time that

From this reading When finally he arrived on the scene, he discovered that competitors had established themselves long ago in this paradise of the huntsman and the trapper.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE CURSE OF GREED In Hartford, where the expedition arrived safe and well after a week of steadfast traveling, Mr. Bradley encountered much that surprised him.

which person or people

From this reading It so happened to Mr. Bradley, who up to this time had made no efforts to extend his trade as far as the Connecticut River.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Sometimes we judge the world by our own standards, thinking that everybody moves as rapidly or slowly as we ourselves; suddenly we are brought face to face with the real situation, and we find ourselves outwitted and outrun.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Englishmen from Massachusetts Colony, who had come here in the previous year, had erected themselves sturdy log huts with a strong fort in the midst, to protect them against a possible attack of the Indians, and all along the river traders were plying their craft.