Chapter IX

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

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

anew

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

(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 By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

from appearances alone

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

have

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

terminate

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

the act of buying

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

in a stingy manner

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

power to direct or determine

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

in a dejected manner

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

an opposing military force

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

destroyed or killed

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

plural of “holder” — a holding device

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

plural of “little” — a small amount or duration

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

and nothing more

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

above and across; more than

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

for a short time

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading From that the talk drifted to a discussion of Kinzie's latest attitude.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

hard to endure

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

being or having an unknown or unnamed source

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading This had been Stanton's earliest expedient; to "bear" the stock and to buy up the control; and he was apparently trying it again.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

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

From this reading By this time there had been an alarming number of stock sales by small holders, all of them handled by the Brewster City National, and it was plainly evident that Kinzie had finally gone over to the enemy and was buying--as cheaply as possible--for some unnamed customer.

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

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.

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

From this reading "We're needing him," said the colonel shortly, and then he told Starbuck of the newest development in the paper-railroad scheme of obstruction.

be dressed in

From this reading "If they keep it up, they can wear us out by littles, and we'll break our necks finishing the dam and saving the franchise only to turn it over to them in the round-up," said the colonel dejectedly.