1853
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From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
(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 But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
a cherished desire
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "POLICY THE BEST HONESTY."
breedernounUS /ˈbriːdər/
a person who breeds animals
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
your usual mood
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
fowls
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From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
hen-men
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From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
HONESTYnounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading "POLICY THE BEST HONESTY."
honesty's
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From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
hucksternounUS /ˈhʌkstər/
a seller of shoddy goods
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
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 This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
POLICYnounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading "POLICY THE BEST HONESTY."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
reversionnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/
(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
relieve from
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
have in common
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
not in physical motion
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "POLICY THE BEST HONESTY."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
precisely as stated
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing that could be said against me and my stock was neglected, or omitted to be said.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This reversion of the old saying that "honesty's the best policy" seemed to have finally attained among many hen-men, and the ambition to dispose of their now large surplus stock, at the best possible prices, had become very general, while the means to accomplish it came to be immaterial, so that they got rid of their fancy poultry at fancy figures.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following veritable letter, received from a noted "breeder," in 1853, will explain itself; and it exhibits the disposition of more than _one_ huckster still left around us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, as long as fowls would sell at all, I had my full share of the trade, notwithstanding this.
