Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

later than; following

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This I traded for another watch and received five dollars as a difference.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

a person who buys

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

the act of buying

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

without stop or interruption

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading This I traded for another watch and received five dollars as a difference.

separation into component parts

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading This I traded for another watch and received five dollars as a difference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

set up or found

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

engage in

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

absolutely essential

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading This I traded for another watch and received five dollars as a difference.

acceptance of despair

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

cut off or left behind

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

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

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

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

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading This I traded for another watch and received five dollars as a difference.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

up to a particular time

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

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

From this reading From this I continued to make trades until I was the owner of ten head of fine sheep, three pigs, a shot-gun, violin, watch, and a few dollars in money, besides having paid my board at the hotel and bought necessary clothing.

look attentively

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

at the time that

From this reading When I found a buyer for my sheep and pigs, my mother said of course I couldn't be contented until I sold them and lost the money.

during the time that

From this reading THREE DOLLARS WELL INVESTED--LEARNING TELEGRAPHY--GETTING IN DEBT--A FULL-FLEDGED OPERATOR--MY FIRST TELEGRAPH OFFICE--BUYING AND SELLING DUCKS AND FROGS WHILE EMPLOYED AS OPERATOR--MY RESIGNATION--CO-PARTNERSHIP IN THE JEWELRY AND SPECTACLE BUSINESS--HOW WE SUCCEEDED--OUR DISSOLUTION.

which person or people

From this reading The next day after making this trade and procuring the ten dollars, I bought an old silver watch from a stranger who had become stranded, paying him three dollars for it.