Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

(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 "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

a person who buys

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you regard as the qualifications?" asked the organizer.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

the head of a state government

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

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

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise

From this reading "What do you regard as the qualifications?" asked the organizer.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Wilbur, like most of our older people, has a good memory.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

someone who advocates the rights of the common people over those of the elite

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

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

From this reading "What do you regard as the qualifications?" asked the organizer.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

term of address for a man

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

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

From this reading "No," said Wilbur, "but I have all the qualifications, sir!"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "I've run for county office and got beat," said Wilbur: "and that takes you in, too, don't it, Jake?" he asked, turning to me.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you regard as the qualifications?" asked the organizer.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

at the time that

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

which person or people

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

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

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading I BECOME A BANDIT AND A TERROR When General Weaver was running for governor, a Populist worker called on my friend Wilbur Wheelock, who was then as now a stock buyer at our little town of Ploverdale, and asked him if he were a Populist.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you regard as the qualifications?" asked the organizer.