Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading But second thought had altered his inclination.

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

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

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But second thought had altered his inclination.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

carefully weighed

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

having made preparations

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

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

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

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

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading But second thought had altered his inclination.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading But second thought had altered his inclination.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

of or relating to the countries of Latin America or their people

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

absolutely essential

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

not any; not one

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

military supplies

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

share in something

From this reading At first he had been disposed to go out and participate in the fighting.

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

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading But second thought had altered his inclination.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

a port city in eastern Mexico

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But second thought had altered his inclination.

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

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

From this reading The faint pat-a-pat-pat-pat of machine guns and the roar of heavier ordnance was incessant.

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

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION The next morning Dan stood at the rail of the _Tampico_, gazing out over the quay to the distant walls of the city, over which hung a heavy saffron pall.

during the time that

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

which person or people

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

at a wholesale price

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had come to know something of the business methods of Mr. Howland and men like him; and while he had no doubt that his employer considered them legitimate, and could, if he had to, submit many strong reasons for various measures which capital seems to find it necessary to employ in its relations with Latin-American Governments, yet he decided that the wholesale slaughter then in progress had far better be left to those who were employed for that purpose.