Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

moving forward

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

accompanying

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And Harris fell in with the plan readily enough.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading And Harris fell in with the plan readily enough.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

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

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

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

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

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

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

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

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

investigate scientifically

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

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

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

immediately past

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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 Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

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

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading And Harris fell in with the plan readily enough.

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

without much difficulty

From this reading And Harris fell in with the plan readily enough.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

possessing material wealth

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

third-person singular of “rile” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

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

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

up to a particular time

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Harris felt that he could now allow himself a breathing spell, and that the opportunity to investigate the rich lands of the Farther West was at hand.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

during the time that

From this reading Many nights, while Mary milked the cows, he had walked over to Riles', and the two had discussed their forthcoming venture until they had grown almost enthusiastic over it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And Harris fell in with the plan readily enough.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF "SUCCESS" At last the ploughing was finished, and, although the rich smell of wheat in the milk filled the air, it still would be almost a month before the ripening crops were ready for the binder.

a late time of life

From this reading Riles, it must be said, was the leading spirit in the movement; although already possessed of sufficient land and means to keep him in comfort through his advancing years, the possibility of greater wealth, and particularly of wealth to be had without corresponding effort, was a lure altogether irresistible.