Chapter VII

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

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

(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 Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

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

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

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

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

divisible by two

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

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

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

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From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

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From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

the act of giving

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

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

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

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

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

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

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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From this reading HOW TOM SUCCEEDED.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

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

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

immediately past

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

according to the clock

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

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

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

cut with a saw

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

express in words

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

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

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading HOW TOM SUCCEEDED.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

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

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

male cat

From this reading HOW TOM SUCCEEDED.

in the direction of

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading But, as Bob drew near, Tom saw that he had secured a fine load of fish, and, in the excitement of counting his prospective profits, the young trader forgot the lecture he had intended to administer.

possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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

From this reading Four o’clock came at last, and Tom, having often heard his father say that punctuality was of the utmost importance in all business matters, bent his steps toward the fisher-boy’s home.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

at the time that

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was obliged to wait there fully an hour and a half, for Bob, having met with better luck than usual, did not return until half-past five.

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

From this reading When, at last, he came in sight, the young trader’s patience was well-nigh exhausted, and he even pondered upon the propriety of giving the fisher-boy some advice in regard to being more punctual in his business appointments.