used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he had won.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
terminate
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
coins made of gold
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
and nothing more
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
Keith
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From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
Keith's
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From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
Kestrelnoun
small North American falcon
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
immediately past
From this reading At last he had won.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUN ON THE BANK It was the day after the events just recorded that Keith's deal was concluded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was conscious of a curious sensation, partly of exhilaration, partly of almost awe, as he walked through the crowded streets, where every one was bent on the same quest: gold.
Wickersham
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From this reading The attack on him and the attempt made by Wickersham and Kestrel to break up his deal had failed, and the deeds and money were passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Keith was on his way back to his office from his final interview with the representative of the syndicate that had bought the properties.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading At last he had won.
