Chapter IX

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

(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 "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I don't have any interest in it."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

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

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

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

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

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From this reading I don't have any interest in it."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

being three more than forty

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I don't have any interest in it."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I don't have any interest in it."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I don't have any interest in it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

absolutely essential

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

the act of departing politely

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

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

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

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

From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

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

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, now, let's come down to the business that's got to be settled, Carrots," Teddy said, gravely, as he took from his pocket a collection of coins.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

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

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It seemed absolutely necessary for Carrots to talk at great length about the farm, before he was willing to settle down to business as his partner wished; and then the two made a hearty supper from a Bologna sausage, some buns, and some seed-cakes, which the proprietor of the house had purchased in order to prepare a "parting feast."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "You want back the forty-three cents you paid inter the concern, an' then, of course, what you made to-day all goes to yourself.