used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading The speculator listened attentively to Jack’s story.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
ConeynounUS /ˈkoʊni/
black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Tell you what I’ll do," he said.
don't
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From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
embryonounUS /ˈembrioʊ/
(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
I'll
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From this reading "Tell you what I’ll do," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
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inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The speculator listened attentively to Jack’s story.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The speculator listened attentively to Jack’s story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
Mont
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From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
on one occasion
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell you what I’ll do," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading The speculator listened attentively to Jack’s story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The speculator listened attentively to Jack’s story.
express in words
From this reading "Tell you what I’ll do," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speculator listened attentively to Jack’s story.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shrewd, a close reader of human nature, and thought he saw a chance of securing a bargain or of placing the embryo inventor under obligation to him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tell you what I’ll do," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell you what I’ll do," he said.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HOME ONCE MORE A little later Jack and Mont separated, and in company with the constable, the young machinist called on Mr. Benton at the Coney House.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Give me a paper securing to me your invention if you don’t turn up at the proper time, and I’ll go your bond, providing----" and here Mr. Benton paused.
