Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

later than; following

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

from appearances alone

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

for the reason that

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

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

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

the act of departing

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

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

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

look over carefully

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

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

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

come together

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

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

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

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

From this reading Stirling, it seemed, was going to inspect the route for a railroad which an iron-mining company contemplated building.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

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

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

cooked in steam

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

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

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

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

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

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

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He lay in a deck-chair, with a cigar in his hand, apparently looking out at the shining water which stretched away before them, a vast sheet of turquoise, to the far horizon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neither of them had any other acquaintance on board, and they sat together in the shade of a deckhouse as the steamer ploughed her way smoothly across Lake Huron a few hours later.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

United States photographer(1886-1958)

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

at the time that

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

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

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

which person or people

From this reading Weston had arranged to meet a Chicago stock-jobber who had displayed some interest in the mine, and he had chosen to travel up the lakes because it was more comfortable than in the cars in the hot weather, besides being somewhat cheaper, which was a consideration with him.

the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WESTON STANDS FAST Business called Weston to Winnipeg a few days after his interview with Ida, and, as it happened, he met Stirling at the head of the companionway when the big lake steamer steamed out into Georgian Bay.