Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

(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 We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

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

From this reading OUR TEAMSTER BARNEY, AND HIS WIFE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading OUR TEAMSTER BARNEY, AND HIS WIFE.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

approval

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading OUR TEAMSTER BARNEY, AND HIS WIFE.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

conformity or harmony

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

the literary culture

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

not one, and not any

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR TEAMSTER BARNEY, AND HIS WIFE.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

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

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

plural of “storekeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading OUR TEAMSTER BARNEY, AND HIS WIFE.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

having come into contact

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

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

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

accept gladly

From this reading The burly form and red face of our partner was never more welcome, for our stock of goods was run low, and our good credit required that we should have an assortment on hand second to none in the town.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

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

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading We grasped our diligent partner by his huge, hard hand, and welcomed him to our home, and asked a dozen questions in a minute, regarding the state of the markets in Melbourne--whether he had got a package of letters for us--how many newspapers he had with him--whether the roads were safe--and a dozen other matters were touched on, that required all of Smith's patience and lungs to attend to.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading OUR TEAMSTER BARNEY, AND HIS WIFE.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

in the company of; together with

From this reading We had already a reputation with the miners for keeping articles of the best quality, and our prices seemed to give better satisfaction than the rates of any other storekeepers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Just you hold on a minute," he said, "until I can get my cattle unyoked, and then I will attend to you and your questions."