Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

(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 This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading HOW SOMETHING CAME TO AN END.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

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

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW SOMETHING CAME TO AN END.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Harry had secured the necessary promises, the construction of the line was commenced forthwith.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

permission to do something

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

the act of constructing something

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading HOW SOMETHING CAME TO AN END.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When Harry had secured the necessary promises, the construction of the line was commenced forthwith.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading HOW SOMETHING CAME TO AN END.

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

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

the act of managing something

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

absolutely essential

From this reading When Harry had secured the necessary promises, the construction of the line was commenced forthwith.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

not any; not one

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

not one, and not any

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

a brief written record

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

above and across; more than

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

go across or through

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading When Harry had secured the necessary promises, the construction of the line was commenced forthwith.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading When Harry had secured the necessary promises, the construction of the line was commenced forthwith.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading HOW SOMETHING CAME TO AN END.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

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

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The mica-mine management appeared to be thoroughly in earnest about this extension of the telegraph line.

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

From this reading HOW SOMETHING CAME TO AN END.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

(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 This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

at the time that

From this reading When Harry had secured the necessary promises, the construction of the line was commenced forthwith.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This business was soon settled, for none of the owners of the farms between the mines and Hetertown, all of whom were well acquainted with Mr. Loudon (and no man in that part of the country was held in higher estimation by his neighbors), had the slightest objection to the boys putting up their telegraph line on their lands.

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

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading As soon as the assent of the Board of Managers to the scheme had been communicated to them, they sent a note to Harry suggesting that he should, in the name of his company, get the written consent of owners of the lands over which the line would pass to the construction of said line on their property.