Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

in addition

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

aroused to action

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

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

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

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

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

brought into existence

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

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

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

extreme greed for material wealth

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

plural of “dessert” — a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

intense or sharp

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

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

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

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

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

engage in

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

plural of “mango” — large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

information about recent and important events

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

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

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

an inhabitant of the North

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

and nothing more

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

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

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

without much difficulty

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

possessing material wealth

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

move over something with pressure

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

express in words

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

the quality of being superior

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Their rich, spicy flavor, tempting fragrance and beautiful coloring,” say the Miami prospecti, “make them one of the most tempting table desserts that can be imagined.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

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

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

plural of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

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

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

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

From this reading One reads that the choicest varieties “readily sell in the northern markets for from one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents each,” thus confirming the skeptical northerner in the belief of the late P. T. Barnum that there was one born every minute.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Miami, it appears, has a monopoly on this fruit, and the catalogues rub in the bad news by adding that “this monopoly is not only confined to the cultivation, but also to the exquisite joy of eating it, as very few find their way to the northern markets, the local demand far exceeding the supply.”

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

which person or people

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The weak spot in this argument is not visible offhand to the doubting Thomases from the North who spend the winter in Florida.

plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading OF THE SUSPICIOUS STORIES CONCERNING THE MANGO--OF THE PET MANGO OF THE MIAMIANS--AND OF ITS SUPERIORITY TO OTHER THINGS The cupidity of farmers who are sick of northern winters is easily aroused by prices obtained for the best varieties of mangoes.