Chapter X

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

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

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

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

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

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

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

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

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

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

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

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Look here,” said John.

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

of great significance or value

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

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

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look here,” said John.

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the act of making something (a product) from raw materials

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

above and across; more than

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

for each

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

an amount of time

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

with speed

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Look here,” said John.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

have in common

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

language expressed by visible hand gestures

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a feudal lord or baron

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

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

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

past form of “transact” — conduct business

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

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

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

during the time that

From this reading While waiting for Agnes, John and Thane transacted an important piece of business.

which person or people

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He sat at a desk in the office and wrote rapidly on a sheet of hotel paper as follows:

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

a late time of life

From this reading MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT In consideration of one month’s wages paid in hand on the signing of this paper, Alexander Thane agrees to give his skill and services exclusively to the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., (John Breakspeare, agent), for a period of two years, and the North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd., agrees to pay Alexander Thane not less that five thousand dollars a year, plus a ten per cent. share in the profits.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Signed { { JOHN BREAKSPEARE “Put your name over mine,” he said, handing the paper to Thane, who read it slowly.