Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

have

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

an especially rich vein of precious ore

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

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

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

set up or found

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

coins made of gold

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

a small worthless amount

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading TWO KINDS OF SORROW.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

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

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

move about in a confused manner

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO KINDS OF SORROW.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading TWO KINDS OF SORROW.

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From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

carry out

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

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

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

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

From this reading TWO KINDS OF SORROW.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

up to a particular time

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

any shape that is triangular in cross section

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Browning did not know enough about stocks to see through the deception, but bluntly asked what could be done to stop the injury.

at the time that

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading But as June wore away, one day when Jack visited the office of his step-father, he found Stetson there, and was informed by him that some evil-disposed persons were 'bearing' the stock of the Wedge of Gold Company, which was most unfortunate, as it interfered with the arrangements in progress for building the mill.

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

From this reading "The true way," said Stetson, "would be to go on the market and take all the stock offered until the bear movement should be broken."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Browning had heard about Captain Kelly "bearing" the bonanza stocks, and how the bonanza firm had taken all he offered, so he said: "Why do you not go out and put a stopper on the beggars?"