Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

(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 The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

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From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

clothing in general

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

set up or found

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE IDEA SUGGESTED.

being in captivity

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

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

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

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

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

not any; not one

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

above and across; more than

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

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

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE IDEA SUGGESTED.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading THE IDEA SUGGESTED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

past form of “transact” — conduct business

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

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From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The former found Mr. Evans waiting for him in a little room in which the late owner of the ranch had transacted all his business, and which was known as the office.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading The safe was open, and piles of papers and note-books relating to the business of the ranch were scattered about over the desk.

at the time that

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

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

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

during the time that

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

which person or people

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading There was a desk and safe there, arm-chairs in abundance, and two large bookcases—one being devoted to works on agriculture and stock-raising, while the other was filled with histories, biographies, and works of like character—for Eben Howard, unlike his brother Robert, was a hard reader and a man of considerable attainments.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Arthur and his father lost no time in removing some of the travel-stains from their hands and faces, and when they had put on plainer suits of clothes and taken off some of the jewelry they had worn during their journey, they went out—Uncle Bob to find Mr. Evans, and Arthur to hunt up Bob, who had promised to show him and George the mountain under which the vanquished giant was imprisoned.