Chapter XVI

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading He played that he was a confirmed business man.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

twice as great or many

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

divisible by two

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

brought together in one place

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

abounding in grass

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

engage in

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading He played that he was a confirmed business man.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

very recently

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

not any; not one

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

by chance

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He played that he was a confirmed business man.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

let for money

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

uttered with a trill

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

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

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

up to a particular time

From this reading No more rolling for him until he had gathered moss!

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

From this reading On a grassy side-street of Oakland, California, was "Jones & Ericson's Garage: Gasoline and Repairs: Motor Cycles and Bicycles for Rent: Oakland Agents for Bristow Magnetos."

take in marriage

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

at the time that

From this reading It was perhaps the cleverest garage in Oakland and Berkeley for the quick repairing of motor-cycles; and newly wed owners of family runabouts swore that Carl Ericson could make a carburetor out of a tomato-can, and even be agreeable when called on for repairs at 2 A.M. He had doubled old Jones's business during the nine months--February to November, 1909--that they had been associated.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Carl believed that he thought of nothing but work and the restaurants and theaters of civilization.