Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

anew

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

for the reason that

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

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From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

the act of buying

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

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

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

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From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

an act that fails

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

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

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

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From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

and nothing more

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

march in a procession

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

on one occasion

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

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

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Tom had indeed sold his stock because he needed ready money, as he explained, but had shown his good faith by buying again just before the failure.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

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

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

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

From this reading Both Steve and Tom Butterworth could, however, point to the fact that they had held on to their stock and lost their money in common with every one else.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

male cat

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The failure of the first company and the sale of the plant had created a furor in the town.

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

From this reading In March a new company was organized and at once began making Hugh's corn-cutting machine, a success from the beginning.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

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

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Clara Butterworth left Bidwell, Ohio, in September of the year in which Steve Hunter's plant-setting machine company went into the hands of a receiver, and in January of the next year that enterprising young man, together with Tom Butterworth, bought the plant.