Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

feel admiration for

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

a biologist specializing in the study of plants

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

the act of buying

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

an occurrence of something

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

plural of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

rid of obstructions

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

having a defect

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading "I don't like him," and Mrs. Smith gave a shrug of distaste.

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From this reading "I don't like him," and Mrs. Smith gave a shrug of distaste.

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From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

a social unit living together

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I don't like him," and Mrs. Smith gave a shrug of distaste.

usually; as a rule

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

the act of departing

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

an indirect suggestion

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

third-person singular of “irritate” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I don't like him," and Mrs. Smith gave a shrug of distaste.

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

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

and nothing more

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

persistent determination

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

cut with a saw

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading "I don't like him," and Mrs. Smith gave a shrug of distaste.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

carry out

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

express in words

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I generally admire persistency," remarked Mr. Clark one day to Mrs. Smith and Dorothy, and the Ethels, "but in this case it irritates me.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading IN BUSINESS It was quite clear to the Clarks that the "botanist" had not given up his hope of buying the field, in spite of the owners' insistence that not only was its title defective but that the option had been promised to Mrs. Smith.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

at the time that

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He roamed up and down the road almost every day, going into the field, as the girls could see from their elevation in Fitz-James's woods, and stopping at the Clarks' on his return if he saw any of the family on the veranda, to inquire what news had come from their nephew.

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

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you tell a man that you can't sell to him and that you wouldn't if you could it seems as if he might take the hint and go away."