used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading BANK OFFICIALS IN COUNCIL.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading BANK OFFICIALS IN COUNCIL.
Courtney
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From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
wanted intensely
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BANK OFFICIALS IN COUNCIL.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
for more time
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
engage in
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
not any; not one
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
come into possession of
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
OFFICIALSnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading BANK OFFICIALS IN COUNCIL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
on the contrary
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though no longer president, Mr. Courtney was still anxious to control the affairs of the bank, and to make it of as much service to himself as possible.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He had recently become interested in certain speculative securities, through a firm of Wall Street brokers, and finding himself rather cramped for money, desired to obtain a loan on them from the bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Graves was at home, but he was not alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Courtney had dropped in, and as he was still a director of the bank, it was natural that the conversation should turn upon affairs of the bank in which he and Mr. Graves had a common interest.
