Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

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

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

for the reason that

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading It had been most enjoyable.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

apart from; not including

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

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

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been most enjoyable.

engage in

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

the force of workers available

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It had been most enjoyable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

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

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

past form of “overrule” — rule against

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

deliver by singing

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

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

From this reading The Club had now been running a month.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

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

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

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

From this reading Brewster had objected to this at first, inasmuch as the Mongolian was a stranger, and because it was not good to make bills.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

precisely as stated

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

look attentively

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

at the time that

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

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

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he was overruled by the explanation that almost everything required, except fresh vegetables and, now and then, fresh meat, had already been provided, and that the Chinaman could not cheat very much with seven men to watch him.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.

bark in a high-pitched tone

From this reading When Yap Sing had been installed as cook and housekeeper he was given a memorandum book, on the first page of which was written an order for such supplies as the Club might require at the stores and markets.