Chapter IV

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

matters of personal concern

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

later than; following

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

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

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

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From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

gotten under control

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

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

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

one or the other of two

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

involving financial matters

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

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

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading ON THE LOCOMOTIVE.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

the force of workers available

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

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

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

not any; not one

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE LOCOMOTIVE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

plural of “quart” — a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

on the contrary

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

the seed of the cereal grass

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

required or under orders

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

carry out

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

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

From this reading ON THE LOCOMOTIVE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

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

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

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

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

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

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

at the time that

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

in or at the place that

From this reading After we had sufficiently discussed the explosion and my father’s financial affairs, Christy Holgate took from under the seat where he sat a curiously-shaped black bottle and a tumbler.

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

From this reading One would have supposed, from the eloquent description of its virtues, that it was the nectar of the gods, instead of the fiery fluid which men put into their mouths to take their brains away.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

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

From this reading I would rather have seen him take a living rattlesnake from the box, and place it at my feet--or rather at my father’s feet, for it was on his account that I shuddered when I heard the owner of the bottle declare that it contained “old rye whiskey.”

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Christy told a tedious story about the contents of this “vial of wrath”--where it was distilled in the State of Kentucky; how a particular friend of his had procured two quarts of it, and no more of that year’s manufacture could be had in the whole nation, either for love or for money.