Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

(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 THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

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From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

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

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

lacking funds

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

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

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

with the use of colloquial expressions

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

greatly pleased

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

not still wet

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

developed or used to greatest advantage

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

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

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

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

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

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

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

of the present time and place

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

not provident; not providing for the future

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

engage in

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

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

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

absolutely essential

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

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

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

not any; not one

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

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

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

owed as a debt

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the season of growth

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

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

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

a large number or amount

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE MAN OF MYSTERY The cold that dried the new-fallen snow to powder sent the mercury down until it broke all records.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Vastly delighted with his bargain, until he discovered that he no sooner had arrived from the coalhouse with a bucket of coal than it was necessary for him to make a return trip with a bucket of ashes, Toomey now hurled anathemas upon the embryo coal baron.

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 While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

overabundance of words

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

at the time that

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.

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

From this reading Speaking colloquially, the Toomeys were "ga'nted considerably," and in their usual state of semistarvation, but were in no immediate danger of freezing, owing to the fact that Toomey had succeeded in exchanging a mounted deer head for four tons of local coal mined from a "surface blossom," which was being exploited by the _Grit_ as one of the country's resources.

during the time that

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading While the improvident did, indeed, wonder what they had done with their summer wages, the thrifty contemplated their piles of wood and their winter vegetables with a strong feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading It was not empty verbiage when he asserted that, by spring, at the rate he was wearing a trench to the ash can, nothing but the top of his head would be visible.