Chapter XX

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

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

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

feel admiration for

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

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

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

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

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

an especially rich vein of precious ore

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

serving as an essential component

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

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

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

divisible by two

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

set up or found

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

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

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

a man of refinement

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

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From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

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

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

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

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

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

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

not any; not one

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

and nothing more

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

above and across; more than

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

by chance

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

in a productive way

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

cut with a saw

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

express in words

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

transport commercially

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

express in words

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

not known

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

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

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

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

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The other heard what he had to say, and then asked a number of pertinent questions that in their way were more or less helpful.

at the time that

From this reading THE MOTHER SHIP When Jack went over to the home of the affable Mr. Herriott the following night he had much to tell that gentleman, such as had a bearing on his own campaign.

in or at the place that

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Such words from one whom he had come to admire as a "clean shooter," as Perk designated their official friend, gave Jack much satisfaction.

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

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "From all you saw and heard, my friend," the other observed later on; "I am absolutely certain you have found a bonanza, and discovered the landing place used mostly by the planes that are carrying such vast quantities of contraband from mother ships to certain central depots, where doubtless motor trucks are able to come over unknown country shell roads, and convey the same to shore cities, possibly even as far north as Baltimore and Washington.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You are getting close to your objective, I have no hesitation in saying; I only hope it all turns out as well and profitably as your daring and skill would warrant."