Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

toss or strike a ball back and forth

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

a meddler who tends to butt in

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

being one more than seven

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

promote over another

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

only a very short time before

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

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

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

ten 10s

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

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

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

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

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

engage in

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

the force of workers available

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

not any; not one

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

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

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

someone who is an active supporter and advocate

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bunker Hill had seen him first and claimed him as his right; but Professor Diffenderfer, ignoring the ethics of the game, was out to make a sale anyway.

a lace used for fastening shoes

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

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

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

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

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

a quantity of money

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

extreme excess

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

plural of “tome” — a (usually) large and scholarly book

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

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

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

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

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

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

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

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

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

at the time that

From this reading He came up slowly, panting and sweating in the heat, and when he stepped in Bunk was waiting for him.

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

From this reading He carried in one hand a large sack of specimens, and under his arm were some weighty tomes which turned out to be Government reports.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE EMINENT BUTTINSKY That there was no love lost between Bunker Hill and Professor Diffenderfer was evident by their curt greetings, but as they began to bandy words Denver became suddenly aware that he was the cause of their feud.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.

but in spite of that

From this reading He and his eight hundred dollars, a sum so small that a shoestring promoter would hardly notice it; and yet these two men with their superfluity of claims were fighting for his favor like pawn-brokers.