Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

put in effect

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

giving an advantage

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

(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 But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

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From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

obtain through intimidation

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

the organ of sight

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

a notable achievement

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

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

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

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

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

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

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

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

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

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

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

take part in a masquerade

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

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

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

move hurridly

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

and nothing more

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

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

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

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

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

hard to endure

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

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

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

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

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

(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 Just as a man running for a car is the safest mark for a gamin's snowball, so Calumet K, through being a rush job as well as a rich one, offered a particularly advantageous field for Grady's endeavors.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

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

From this reading Grady's affairs were prospering beyond his expectations, confident though he had been.

at the time that

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

which person or people

From this reading Men who were trying to accomplish the impossible feat of completing, at any cost, the great hulk on the river front before the first of January, would not be likely to stop to quibble at paying the five thousand dollars or so that Grady, who, as the business agent of his union was simply in masquerade, would like to extort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he went away jubilant from his conversation with Peterson, for it seemed that all the cards were in his hands.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.

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

From this reading Away back in the summer, when the work was in its early stages, his eye had been upon it; he had bided his time in the somewhat indefinite hope that something would turn up.