Chapter IX

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

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

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

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

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of other reasons he knew little.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

approval

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

opinion or judgment

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

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

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

assets in the form of money

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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 One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

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

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

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

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

the process of flowing in

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But of other reasons he knew little.

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

From this reading But of other reasons he knew little.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

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

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

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

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

on one occasion

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

and nothing more

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But of other reasons he knew little.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

act of turning to for assistance

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

do one's shopping

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

in the near future

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

express in words

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of them George Grice had foreseen as soon as his eyes fell on the golden teapot and the new sign novelty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

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

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

the upper part of anything

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

up to a particular time

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading _The Iron Rod_ There were more reasons than one for the first gush of customers to Jeckie Farnish's smart new shop.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.

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

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

which person or people

From this reading One was that he himself was unpopular in the village; he had abused his monopoly; more than once he had refused temporary credit to old customers who wanted it for a week or a fortnight until funds came in; he had a bad reputation for over-ready recourse to the County Court; he had sold up one man for a debt which might have been paid by instalments; he charged top prices for everything, and was not overscrupulous as to weights and measures.

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

From this reading Folk would always go to whatever was fresh, he said; only time would tell if the influx of trade to the new-comer would be kept up.