Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

the act of buying

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

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

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

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

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

in like or similar manner

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

for each

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

plural of “shipment” — goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a quantity of money

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He informed me at one time how much his rents amounted to per month; the sum was several thousand dollars.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

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

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

at the time that

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

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

From this reading He had constructed a fire-proof building which he rented to the government for a post-office, at a large sum per month, likewise the first theatre in the city, and other buildings.

during the time that

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. G., to whom I had bargained to sell my houses to arrive, (and he backed out) was an Englishman from Liverpool.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had about all the consignments of shipments from that city (evidently being very popular there), to sell on commission at ten per cent; when the goods came and were sold, instead of remitting the capital to the owners and being satisfied with his commission, he used it in buying property and in erecting buildings in San Francisco.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Money was worth but three to five per cent in England per year to the owners of the merchandise; while in California it was in demand at ten per cent per month.