Chapter X

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

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

later than; following

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

(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 And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

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

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

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

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

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

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

-ing form of “bluff” — deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

very lively and profitable

From this reading And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

increase

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

United States songwriter (1899-1981)

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

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

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

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

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

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

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

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

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

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

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

engage in

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

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

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

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

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

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

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

with speed

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

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

From this reading And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

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

From this reading Ed and Sloco had looked out for my interests during the trial, and had kept my partners from robbing me.

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

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

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

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

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

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

the act of testing something

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading And my little venture with the brothers Schunemann was booming all the time.

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

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Thanks to the big Irishman, I had done pretty well before; but now there was some one at the top watching me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

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

From this reading I was given a chance to see what I could do to make markets in the new Southwest, which was developing rapidly and in my opinion offered a weak house like ours a better opportunity than the older fields.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANOTHER BOOST _I become of importance in Dround's--Making money--The end of Ma Pierson's--Rivals in sausage--I conclude to sell my business--Bluffing old Strauss--Carmichael regards me with respect_ After the trial came another boost at Dround's.