Chapter IX

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

(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 He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

divisible by two

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

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

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

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

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

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

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

ten 10s

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

and nothing more

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

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

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

on one occasion

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

and nothing more

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

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

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

send (money) in payment

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

possessive form of “schumann” — German pianist and composer of piano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896)

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

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

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

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

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

go sour or spoil

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

a quantity of money

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

up to a particular time

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

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

From this reading His father had sent him some money, and told him that he should remit a further sum in a month or two, and Robert went to a lemon-nursery at once and bought five hundred Lisbons, budded on the sour root.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

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

From this reading He was so engrossed in his ranch that he did not notice how little interest Hilda was taking in all his schemes.

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

From this reading SCHUMANN’S NACHTSTÜCK Everything went on as usual in the little community.

which person or people

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.

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

From this reading She seemed cheerful, and was busy from morning till night, had learnt to milk the cow, and even helped on the ranch; but Ben, who observed her closely, believed that her cheerfulness was assumed, and that her ready conversation came from the lips only, and that her eagerness for work arose merely from her desire to do battle with her regrets.

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

From this reading Robert Strafford worked incessantly, and, in addition to the help he received from his friends, had engaged the services of a Chinaman, and had made great strides with the redeeming of his land.