adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading A thicker attendance than he had ever seen!
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading And his tongue curled.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
dividendnounUS /ˈdɪvɪdend/
that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
DueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading A thicker attendance than he had ever seen!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A thicker attendance than he had ever seen!
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And his tongue curled.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
NavigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
Pillin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A thicker attendance than he had ever seen!
shareholdernounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldər/
someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
shareholdersnounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldərz/
plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A thicker attendance than he had ever seen!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A thicker attendance than he had ever seen!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Due, no doubt, to the lower dividend, and this Pillin business.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading And his tongue curled.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Having surveyed their empty chairs, their ink and papers, and nodded to a shareholder or two, he stood, watch in hand, contemplating the congregation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading II The room in the hotel where the general meetings of “The Island Navigation Company” were held was nearly full when the secretary came through the door which as yet divided the shareholders from their directors.
