used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
in addition
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
any thing at all
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
BankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I only say that which personal observation and experience leads me to believe is strictly true.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
disavowverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I only say that which personal observation and experience leads me to believe is strictly true.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
hyperbolenounUS /haɪˈpɜːrbəliː/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
InstitutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
intentionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/
characterized by conscious design or purpose
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
labours
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From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading I only say that which personal observation and experience leads me to believe is strictly true.
LEGALadjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
most important element
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I only say that which personal observation and experience leads me to believe is strictly true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
and nothing more
From this reading I only say that which personal observation and experience leads me to believe is strictly true.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
an angry dispute
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
express in words
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
and nothing more
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
having a supporting base
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I only say that which personal observation and experience leads me to believe is strictly true.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If, in the course of my remarks, I say anything which is not strictly warranted by the facts, I declare that it is not intentional.
which person or people
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LEGAL EXPERIENCES Standing, as I am now (as far as my story is concerned), on the threshold of the Bankruptcy Court, I wish to disavow the idea of having any quarrel with individuals, or, of any personal bias.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
produce a literary work
From this reading Also, be it noted, I write from the point of the view of the amateur--I have not had the benefit in one sense of an association with any of those able financiers who have been bankrupt several times, and then have retired to enjoy in a peaceful retirement the fruits of their labours.
the act of creating written works
From this reading One of the main objects I have had before me in writing this book has been to record simply and without hyperbole my own experiences in connection with this great national Institution.
