Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

how long something has existed

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

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

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

for the reason that

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

cause to be bored

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading "It's just because you are what you are that we want the thing.

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

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

and nothing more

From this reading "It's just because you are what you are that we want the thing.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

the force of workers available

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

not any; not one

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

not one, and not any

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

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

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

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

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

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

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

a special situation

From this reading "It's just because you are what you are that we want the thing.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "It's just because you are what you are that we want the thing.

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

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It's just because you are what you are that we want the thing.

which person or people

From this reading He bore no resemblance to the typical farmer as represented in the comic publications but was, on the contrary, a well-dressed, imposing looking man of middle age, a college graduate, as Stafford knew, and one who had selected his occupation because it appealed to him as, to their own and general good, it might appeal to hosts of others of the educated men of the country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stafford and he had become friends, as was almost a matter of course, and it was the former who insisted that the Farmer bring to the front some curious experience of human nature in connection with farm life.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN AND SHEEP None had acquired a more general regard among the passengers than the Kansas Farmer.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are the tree we must tap now," he jested.