used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dozen messages were waiting for him.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The forces opposed to Mary Randall and her reforms looked to him for leadership.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
Boland
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From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen messages were waiting for him.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The forces opposed to Mary Randall and her reforms looked to him for leadership.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The forces opposed to Mary Randall and her reforms looked to him for leadership.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading The forces opposed to Mary Randall and her reforms looked to him for leadership.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A dozen messages were waiting for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
not any; not one
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The forces opposed to Mary Randall and her reforms looked to him for leadership.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
RANDALL
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From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The forces opposed to Mary Randall and her reforms looked to him for leadership.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
Salle
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From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
only a very short time before
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
VERSUS
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From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A dozen messages were waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A dozen messages were waiting for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
at the time that
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
which person or people
From this reading Boland had scarcely established himself for the day when he discovered that his decision to remain in Chicago had been anticipated by those who knew him well in affairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INTERESTS VERSUS MARY RANDALL If John Boland was shaken by the interview with his son, there was no evidence of it in his bearing when he appeared at the offices of the Electric Trust the following morning.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As he took his accustomed place at his desk he looked tired, but he wore what La Salle street knew as his fighting face.
