Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

stopping short and refusing to go on

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

the act of grasping

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

set up or found

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

a man of refinement

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

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

From this reading He did so.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

the quality of being honest

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

and nothing more

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

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

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

being perceived or observed

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

on one occasion

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

(of devices and processes) protected by patent

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading As a drowning man clutches at a straw, so did I embrace this opportunity, and instructed him to send on his papers at once, with the model.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.

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

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

at the time that

From this reading On the day I received it my mother and myself were walking down street, when I noticed her bowing to an elderly gentleman driving a handsome pair of bay horses.

which person or people

From this reading The next day I received a letter from an old gentleman living at Bronson, Mich., who had just patented a dropper for a reaping-machine, and wanted me to sell County rights for him, and establish agencies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ENGAGED IN THE PATENT-RIGHT BUSINESS--MY TRADE WITH BROTHER LONG--THE COMPROMISE--MY SECOND TRADE WITH A DEACON--HIS SUNDAY HONESTY AND WEEK-DAY ECONOMY--A NEW PARTNER--THE LANDLORD AND HIS CREAM BISCUITS--HOW WE HEADED HIM OFF--A TRADE FOR A BALKY HORSE--HOW WE PERSUADED HIM TO GO--OUR FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE LANDLORD.