angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
bankruptedverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəptɪd/
past form of “bankrupt” — reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
DENTON
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From this reading DENTON GIVES SOME ORDERS.
Denton's
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From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
Forbes
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From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading DENTON GIVES SOME ORDERS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
jeerverbUS /dʒɪr/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading DENTON GIVES SOME ORDERS.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DENTON GIVES SOME ORDERS.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
not in physical motion
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this demonstration of firmness on Mr. Denton's part, Mr. Forbes still sat speechless with his head bowed sullenly.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Are we to be made laughing stocks for the whole business world to jeer at?" he asked as he paced the office furiously, "or to be bankrupted through methods that border strongly on insanity?
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Mr. Day, on the contrary, nearly exploded with wrath, but at each angry suggestion he was met with the same firm refusal.
