used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
the organ of sight
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
Ferdy
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
how
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From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
Keith
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
the force of workers available
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
on-held
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
on one occasion
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
with speed
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
RumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
express in words
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
make steady
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
not in physical motion
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
Stirling
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From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
up-town
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
WICKERSHAM'S
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
