used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
matters of personal concern
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
(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 By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
a state at a particular time
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
DAVE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
recognizable; marked
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
apart from; not including
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
FINANCIERnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
the act of departing
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
the head of a state government
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
hot-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
JackpotnounUS /ˈdʒækpɑːt/
the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
engage in
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
Malapi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
not any; not one
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
accept an excuse for
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
SteelmannounUS /ˈstiːlmən/
a worker engaged in making steel
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
takinnoun
large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I'm takin' the train for Denver to-morrow, Dave," the older man said.
hard to endure
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
two-three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By the time you get there I'll have it all fixed up with the Governor about a pardon."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAVE MEETS A FINANCIER On more careful consideration Crawford and Sanders decided against trying to float the Jackpot with local money except by the sale of enough stock to keep going until the company's affairs could be put on a substantial basis.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading To apply to the Malapi bank for a loan would be to expose their financial condition to Steelman, and it was certain that he would permit no accommodation except upon terms that would make it possible to wreck the company.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You stay here for two-three days and sell enough stock to keep us off the rocks, then you hot-foot it for Denver too.
