Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

exhale hard

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

of short duration or distance

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

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From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

to strive with determination

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

carefully weighed

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

small farmers and tenants

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

yet to be or coming

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

come to pass

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

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

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

someone who assists in a plot

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

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

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

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

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

in a close manner

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

immediately past

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

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

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

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From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

having the piquant burning taste of peppers

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

by chance

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

an amount of time

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

a university town in central New Jersey

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

with low volume

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

be seated

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

a male human offspring

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

a special situation

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

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

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For a brief period--perhaps five minutes--Buck had staggered under the blow; then his tremendous optimism had asserted itself, and while he packed his trunk, he had planned for the future.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

precisely as stated

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

look attentively

From this reading To return to Bryce Cardigan: Having completed his preliminary plans to build the N. C. O., Bryce had returned to Sequoia, prepared to sit quietly on the side-lines and watch his peppery henchman Buck Ogilvy go into action.

widely or fully known

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

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

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

during the time that

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In his last year at college Ogilvy's father, a well-known railroad magnate, had come a disastrous cropper in the stock market, thus throwing Buck upon his own resources and cutting short his college career--which was probably the very best thing that could happen to his father's son.

a late time of life

From this reading While he had not been in touch with Ogilvy for several years, he had known him intimately at Princeton.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The more Bryce considered that young man's fitness for the position he occupied, the more satisfied did he become with his decision.