Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

(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 Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

for the reason that

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

a person who buys

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

wanted intensely

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading The farm work prospered under Elizabeth's management.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

apart from; not including

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

provide as food

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

young cow

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

ten 10s

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

a quantity that is added

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

conformity or harmony

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

the act of managing something

From this reading The farm work prospered under Elizabeth's management.

past form of “market” — engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

a brief written record

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

and nothing more

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

distinguished from others in excellence

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

above and across; more than

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

with little or no delay

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading The farm work prospered under Elizabeth's management.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

only a very short time before

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

the season of growth

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Altogether money enough was raised to pay the note for the team and all the outstanding indebtedness except the note for five hundred dollars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The farm work prospered under Elizabeth's management.

on a floor above

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading "THE WEIGHT OF A DOLLAREE AND OUT OF DEBT DON'T FORGET THAT" Nathan Hornby moved promptly over to the Hunter farm, and established himself in Hugh's old room upstairs.

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

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

at the time that

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

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

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

which person or people

From this reading The hogs were marketed early, and the few steers left when the cattle had been taken to Mitchell County were sold to the first buyer who offered a reasonable figure for them; the cows which gave evidence of increase were kept and the rest sold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.

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

From this reading The farm work prospered under Elizabeth's management.

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

From this reading She was fortunate enough to trade a young heifer with a calf at her side for Silas's pony, and because feed was scarce she sold most of the stock, keeping only such as she desired to open farming with the next spring.