used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
in addition
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
BEEnounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE "SEA BEE" UNDER FIRE.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE "SEA BEE" UNDER FIRE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
lobstersnounUS /ˈlɑːbstərz/
plural of “lobster” — flesh of a lobster
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
engage in
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
arrange in a container
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
except for; apart from
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE "SEA BEE" UNDER FIRE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I'm willing," he said, "to risk considerable for the sake of being accommodating, and with the hope of making a little something, but I can't afford to risk cold cash."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "SEA BEE" UNDER FIRE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE "SEA BEE" UNDER FIRE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I don't see how we can make a trade, then," remarked White, as he and Cabot discussed the situation.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was willing to trade provisions for canned lobsters to the extent of taking the entire pack, and he also offered to remove the machinery outfit of the factory on the chance of finding a purchaser for it in the States, but he refused to make any cash advance on the goods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The arrangement made with the Yankee skipper was satisfactory, save in one respect.
