Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading As boys, they each received the half of a man's share.

on or to one side

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As boys, they each received the half of a man's share.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

set up or found

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

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

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As boys, they each received the half of a man's share.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As boys, they each received the half of a man's share.

the force of workers available

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

the quality or state of being mortal

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

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

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

above and across; more than

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

have in common

From this reading As boys, they each received the half of a man's share.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

a quantity of money

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading The officers, of course, had received larger shares; and the merchants who had lent money to get up the expedition gained large profits.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading Owing to the great mortality which had taken place among the crews, each of the lads received a sum of nearly a thousand pounds, the total capture amounting to a value of over a million of money.

during the time that

From this reading Upon the evidence given by Gerald and himself of the death of the others, their shares were paid, by the bankers at Plymouth who had charge of them, to their families; while Ned and Gerald received their portions.

which person or people

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

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

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Upon making inquiries, Ned Hearne found that Captain Drake had, upon the return of his expedition, set aside the shares of the prize money of Gerald Summers, himself, and the men who were lost in the wreck of the prize, in hopes that they would some day return to claim them.