Chapter XII

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

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

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

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

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

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

quick and energetic

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

a Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

divisible by two

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

apart from; not including

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

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

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

only a very short time before

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

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

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

the quality of being honest

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

above and across; more than

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

arranged according to size

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

articles of commerce made of tin plate

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That’s a little too high for them to go easily.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

the quality of being truthful

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

being five more than twenty

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

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

From this reading “The fact of the matter is,” he explained to Posey as he was making a memorandum in his note-book of one quart, and one two-quart basin to be brought the next trip, “I’m pretty well sold out of stock, except milk pails, tin dippers, and nutmeg graters and the graters are a fancy kind at twenty-five cents.

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

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

(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 It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.

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

From this reading Posey could hardly have told if she more admired or was amused by the brisk, alert way in which he sorted over the bags of rags brought out to him, made his bargains, and marshalled his array of tinware.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A STORM, AND A SHELTER Ben’s story, here given as a whole, had really been interrupted by one or two business calls.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading It was evident, even to Posey, that Ben was a decided favorite along the route; for in addition to his boyish good-humor, his obliging ways, as well as his truthfulness and honesty, had won for him many customers, and many friends among his customers.