used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
at or in or to any place
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
for the reason that
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
capitalistsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/
plural of “capitalist” — a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
generatingverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
HEADQUARTERSnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
of great significance or value
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
president'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
Rawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
Rawn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
unusual or striking
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
not in physical motion
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rawn's duties at the central offices, as president of the company, although steadily increasing, were still to very large extent perfunctory matters of routine; but the president's office evinced very early a singular efficiency in executive affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Its campaign, whatever it was, went on behind closed doors and closed mouths.
which person or people
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading There was no leak anywhere, but the capitalists who were showing their faith in the basic idea of the company began to grow impatient because of the slow advancement of the most important of their plans; those bearing on wireless transmission from the central generating station on the Mississippi River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AT HEADQUARTERS I The International Power Company remained a puzzle in suspended animation before the business world.
but in spite of that
From this reading The men who were backing John Rawn were doing so with daring and courage, yet with business discretion and business eagerness for results.
