Chapter III

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

a quantity of money

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

the act of departing

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

mark as different

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “DOWN TO YORK.”

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

at any time

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

communicated in words

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

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From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

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

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

without need

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

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

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

not any; not one

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

the character of the positive electric pole

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The young man’s departure was the occasion for quite a demonstration by the neighbors.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

a quantity of money

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading “DOWN TO YORK.”

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading Despite his father’s expressed desire, Phil went to New York on Sol Mantring’s sloop.

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

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The difference in time promised to be a day or two days, but the difference in cash outlay was more than five dollars,--a sum which no one in the vicinity of Hayn Farm had ever been known to spend needlessly without coming to grief.

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

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “DOWN TO YORK.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Between cash in hand and its nominal equivalent in time, Phil, like most other prudent young countrymen, had learned to distinguish with alacrity and positiveness: besides, he knew how small was the amount of ready money that his father, in spite of care and skill at his business, was able to show for more than a quarter of a century of hard work.