Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

speak to

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

close at the end of a session

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob rushed in unceremoniously.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “One word, gentlemen,” he called.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading “One word, gentlemen,” he called.

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “One word, gentlemen,” he called.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “One word, gentlemen,” he called.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

distinguished from others in excellence

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

done under pressure

From this reading Bob rushed in unceremoniously.

except for; apart from

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

hang freely

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading “I have more trades outstanding, both buys and sells, than any other member or house.

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading Bob rushed in unceremoniously.

up to a particular time

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Governing Committee was holding a meeting in its room.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “One word, gentlemen,” he called.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Before deciding whether to adjourn in an attempt to save ‘the Street’, I ask your consideration of this proposition: If the Exchange will suspend operations for thirty minutes, and allow me to address the members on the floor, I will agree to buy stocks all around the room, until they have regained at least half their drop—all of it, if possible.