Chapter XII

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

later than; following

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

(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 All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

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

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

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

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

an occurrence of something

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

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

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

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From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

approval

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

an opposing military force

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

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

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the act of financing

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

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

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

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

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

someone who hunts game

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

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

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

set down according to a plan

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

in the recent past

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

the force of workers available

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

absolutely essential

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

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

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

not divisible by two

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

communicate vividly

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

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

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

a special situation

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

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

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

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

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

(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 All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

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

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

at the time that

From this reading HUNTER MAKES AN ENEMY The committee of the new creamery scheme were sitting in a room of the Graham's Bluff Hotel one evening after supper when Nevis laid his plan for the financing of the project before them.

in or at the place that

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.

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

From this reading All of them owned a few head of stock, for they were beginning to raise cattle as well as wheat in that district, and one or two more fortunate than their companions had an odd thousand dollars to their credit at the bank, which was a somewhat unusual thing in the case of men of their calling.

which person or people

From this reading There were six of them, including Hunter, the chairman; prairie farmers who had been chosen by their neighbors to decide on a means of raising the necessary capital.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had come there at their invitation for that purpose, and when he finished speaking they looked at one another with uncertainty in their faces.

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

From this reading The venture they contemplated would not have been justified now, for the Government has lately erected creameries where there is a reasonable demand for them.