Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

anew

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

(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 When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

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

From this reading AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

a youthful male person

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

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

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

a social unit living together

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

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

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

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

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

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

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

come into possession of

From this reading AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

an event that happens

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

and nothing more

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

by chance

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

express in words

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

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

From this reading AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

without scruples or principles

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

lacking in schooling

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

precisely as stated

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a common occurrence it is for people to do foolish things.

at the time that

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

during the time that

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

which person or people

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.

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

From this reading Again he becomes the victim of a confidence game, and only learns how he has been played with when he has lost perhaps fifty thousand dollars by the unscrupulous sharpers with whom he has been dealing.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he already has more money than he knows what to do with, he will perhaps hazard all on some wild cat speculation, and in a very little while find himself penniless and unable to furnish support for his family.

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

From this reading How often we see a man of education and broad influence--a hard headed man of sense, who has made his own way against stubborn opposition, and accumulated great wealth--how often, I say, we see such a man exhibit a degree of simplicity in money making or some other matter that would seem weak in an untutored boy.