used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
(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 "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
Altacoola
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From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
BOSSnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
else
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From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
GAINSnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
Langdon
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From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
Langdon's
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From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
the act of departing
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
optionsnounUS /ˈɑːpʃənz/
plural of “option” — the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
overcoatsnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊts/
plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
Peabody'snounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “peabody” — educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
SENATEnounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
in or at or to some place
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
Spangler
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From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
There's
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From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "There's only one course to pursue, Stevens," snapped Peabody as they took off their overcoats.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Moreover, they feared that Langdon's revolt would bring unpleasant newspaper publicity to their operations.
unsalableadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪləbəl/
impossible to sell
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
(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 Not only would the two Senators lose their immense profits on the Altacoola transaction if Langdon persisted in his opposition, but they would lose as well the thousands of dollars spent by their agents in purchasing options on hundreds of acres, and where they could not get options, the land itself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This land would be on their hands, unsalable, if the base went somewhere else.
in or at the place that
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "THE BOSS OF THE SENATE" GAINS A NEW ALLY Mrs. Spangler would have flattered herself on guessing correctly as to Senator Peabody's uneasiness had she heard and seen all that had taken place in his apartment at the Louis Napoleon Hotel, where he had hurriedly taken Senator Stevens on leaving the Langdon house.
