Chapter V

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From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

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

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

any specific behavior

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

in addition

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

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

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

official approval

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

in deplorable condition

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

tending to move away from a center

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

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

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

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

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

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

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

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From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

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

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

an opening into or through something

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

ten 10s

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

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

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

set up or found

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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 It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

engage in

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

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

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

not used up

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

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

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He also purchased a broken-down launch, and, though she was cheap, the cost of her and the pump, with other necessaries, made a considerable hole in his remaining AL2,000.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

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

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

at the time that

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

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

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

during the time that

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.

which person or people

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TOMATO FINCA Three weeks had passed since his interview with Austin before Jefferson was ready to sail, and he spent most of the time in strenuous activity.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He appeared to know a little about machinery, and could, at least, handle hack-saw and file in a fashion which moved Macallister to approbation, while Austin noticed that the latter's sardonic smile became less frequent as he and the American worked together.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading It was for this reason he undertook to make the needful repairs himself, with the help of a steamer's donkey-man who had somehow got left behind, while Austin and Macallister spent most of the week during which the _Estremedura_ lay at Las Palmas in the workshop he had extemporised.

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

From this reading He had cabled to England for a big centrifugal pump and a second-hand locomotive-type boiler, while, when they arrived, Macallister said that five hundred pounds would not tempt him to raise full steam on the latter.