Chapter VIII

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

a person who is in charge

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

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

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Pat looked down in the mouth and as if something was troubling him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

a person of German nationality

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

the act of departing

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Pat looked down in the mouth and as if something was troubling him.

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

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

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

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

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

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pat looked down in the mouth and as if something was troubling him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Pat looked down in the mouth and as if something was troubling him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

above and across; more than

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

have in common

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Pat looked down in the mouth and as if something was troubling him.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He gave us good-day and asked us how we were doing, and then he told us his bother.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Pat looked down in the mouth and as if something was troubling him.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

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

From this reading II Levenstein was the name of the chief German trader at Levua.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

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

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Our hands were pretty full, for we were our own stevedores, not trusting the longshore Johnnies over much, and one day, as we were on deck, the both of us, who should come along the wharf but Pat.

which person or people

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We had big dealings with him amounting to a share in his business, and we were going out this time with a cargo of trade goods and with some agricultural stuff for a man by name of Marks who had started a plantation on the north of the island.