Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

from appearances alone

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

aroused to action

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had become interested in the undertaking in this way.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

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From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

a conversation especially a formal one

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

the act of financing

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

assets in the form of money

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading He had become interested in the undertaking in this way.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Was it indeed impracticable?

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He had become interested in the undertaking in this way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it indeed impracticable?

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

not any; not one

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

come into possession of

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

above and across; more than

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

communicate vividly

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had become interested in the undertaking in this way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He had become interested in the undertaking in this way.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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 Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had become interested in the undertaking in this way.

at the time that

From this reading Staying over night with the Stevensons by chance a month previous, a stranger, his speculation was aroused when through questions about the ranch he learned of the unused Pinas River water right, a right valid but apparently impracticable.

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

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though Lee Bryant, during his colloquy with Menocal, had spoken confidently of his ability to obtain money wherewith to construct a canal system linking the Pinas River and the Perro Creek ranch, he had no definite promise of funds from any source.

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

From this reading Nor would the project be ripe for financing before he had completed his surveys and made his cost estimates.