AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
Courtney
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From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
Courtney's
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From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
DREAMSnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
GambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
Gamble-Collaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
greedinessnoun
an excessive desire for food
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
HOTELnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
IrrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
JOHNNYnounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
Loring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
Loring's
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From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
MAGNIFICENTadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading When Loring arrived at the office in the morning he found Johnny immersed in a pile of papers--and gloating.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
promotersnounUS /prəˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “promoter” — someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
terminalnounUS /ˈtɜːrmənəl/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
TWENTY-STORY
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From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
whettedverbUS /ˈwetɪd/
inflected form of “whet” — make keen or more acute
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DREAMS OF A MAGNIFICENT TWENTY-STORY HOTEL The other terminal hotel projects had been kept very quiet, indeed, lest the jealous promoters of similar enterprises might be whetted into greediness; but no such modesty seemed to attend the plans of the Terminal Hotel Company; in fact, it seemed to court publicity--and, since Johnny Gamble was known and liked by a host of newspaper men, it received plenty of attention.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the ball game Johnny rode down to Mr. Courtney's club with him to dinner; and when he was through talking to Courtney he immediately called on his newspaper friends.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Go as far as you like," Johnny told him without looking up from a glowing account of the magnificent new hostelry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say, Johnny, I want you to give me power of attorney to wind up the Gamble-Collaton Irrigation Company," was Loring's morning greeting.
