Chapter VI

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

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

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

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

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

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

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

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “Oh, I see,” remarked Bob.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

the act of departing

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

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

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

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

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

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

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Oh, I see,” remarked Bob.

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

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

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

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

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

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, I see,” remarked Bob.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Oh, I see,” remarked Bob.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “That’s right, Bob.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Oh, I see,” remarked Bob.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

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

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

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

From this reading “That’s right, Bob.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

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

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

not to be trusted

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

up to a particular time

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

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

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

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

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If he had a lease on some property that was needed, he might hold up matters until we paid him a big price.”

(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 “Well, he may know of some land development out in that neighborhood—something like a railroad going through or a new trolley line.

at the time that

From this reading “These Italians are sharp and tricky when it comes to matters of property, I’ve heard.”