Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

(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 He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

the act of buying

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

the act or process of complicating

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

without stop or interruption

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

approval

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

past form of “diagnose” — determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

your usual mood

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

-ing form of “enforce” — ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

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

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

provided with a floor

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

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

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

ten 10s

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

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From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

go away from a place

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

plural of “loan” — the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

as might be expected

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

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

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a state of acute pain

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

used as intensifiers

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

being five more than twenty

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

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

From this reading A few days later our old Doctor was up and around, and called to see me.

(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 He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

at the time that

From this reading He was much surprised, however, when called a few days later, to find me completely floored and suffering terribly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.

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

From this reading He informed me that I was suffering from a complication of diseases, and general debility caused by over-work and the general excitement and hus'ling naturally attending my business; and assured me that with the energy and determination I showed in my disposition to get well, he would bring me out all right.

a late time of life

From this reading He diagnosed my case, and pronounced my lungs perfectly sound; and declared that if I should live an hundred years I'd never have lung trouble.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A FRIEND LOANS ME TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS--MY ARRIVAL IN CHICAGO--FORTY DOLLARS' WORTH OF GOODS ON CREDIT--I LEAVE FOR MICHIGAN--EFFECTING A SALE BY STRATAGEM--GREAT SUCCESS DURING THE SUMMER--ENFORCING A CREDIT--CONTINUED SUCCESS--OPENING AN OFFICE IN THE CITY--PAYING MY OLD DEBTS, WITH INTEREST--MY TRIP TO NEW YORK--BUYING GOODS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS--MY RETURN TO CHICAGO--NOW I DO HUS'LE--IMMENSE SUCCESS.