used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
actualitynounUS /ˌæktʃuːˈælətiː/
the state of actually existing objectively
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
(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 DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
for the reason that
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
Coldriver
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From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
commoditiesnounUS /kəˈmɑːdətiz/
plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
DEALSnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
true confidential information
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
one or the other of two
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
at any time
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
the organ of sight
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
Hooper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
something that is lost
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
MATCHMAKINGnounUS /ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scattergood had long had his eye on the stage line, because his valley, the Coldriver Valley, was dominated by it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
pegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
Pettybone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
ScattergoodnounUS /ˈskætərɡʊd/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
TransportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
transportingverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
unearthverbUS /əˈnɜːrθ/
bring to light
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Transportation was king, and Scattergood knew that if his vision of developing that valley and of acquiring riches for himself out of the development were ever to become actuality, he must first control the means of transporting passengers and commodities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
which person or people
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading HE DEALS IN MATCHMAKING It is known to all the world that Scattergood came to own the stage line that plied down the valley to the railroad, but minute research and a sifting of dubious testimony was required to unearth the true details of that transaction in which the peg leg of Deacon Pettybone figured in a dominant manner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So bitter was the feud that either would have borne cheerfully a loss to prevent the other from making a profit.
a late time of life
From this reading But the stage line was not to be acquired, because Deacon Pettybone and Elder Hooper, who owned it in partnership, had not been on speaking terms for twenty years.
