Chapter VII

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

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

later than; following

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

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

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

for the reason that

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading Whoever buys it has got a month to pay for it.”

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

divisible by two

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

every person

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whoever buys it has got a month to pay for it.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

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From this reading “How?” says I.

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

From this reading “How?” says I.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

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

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

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

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

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From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

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From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

by chance

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Whoever buys it has got a month to pay for it.”

give an incentive for action

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

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From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

transport commercially

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

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From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “The t-trouble,” says Mark, next morning, “is that we got to wait for our m-money a month after we ship.”

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

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”

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

From this reading Whoever buys it has got a month to pay for it.”

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, we put the stuff on cars and s-s-send it.

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

From this reading “So,” says I, “even if we have the best kind of luck, which hain’t likely, it’ll be a month before any money comes in—and maybe more, because everybody won’t pay up prompt.”