used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
(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 In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
in addition
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
asthmanounUS /ˈæzmə/
respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
AugmentationnounUS /ˌɑːɡmenˈteɪʃən/
the amount by which something increases
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
conversaziones
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From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
EzekielnounUS /ˈezɪkiːl/
a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
of great significance or value
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
take the midday meal
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
something you have to do
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
RegulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
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representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
carry out
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
TonnagenounUS /ˈtʌnədʒ/
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
unrivaledadjectiveUS /ənˈraɪvəld/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The waking intervals between our sessions and conferences were occupied by luncheons, banquets, and _conversaziones_; if we dealt faithfully with one another at the business meetings, we professed unlimited confidence in one another on the social occasions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
which person or people
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work, besides being important and heavy, was also interesting.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
World'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE SYSTEM WORKS I WAS in Paris for full four weeks, representing Sir Ezekiel (who was laid up with asthma) on the International Commercial Conference on the Regulation and Augmentation of the World’s Tonnage, a matter in which our company was, of course, deeply interested.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, if we had really believed all we said of one another after lunch or after dinner, each of us would have implored his neighbor to take all the goods, or tonnage, or money that he possessed and dispose of it as his unrivaled wisdom and unparalleled generosity might dictate.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was the best chance I had yet secured of distinguishing myself in the business world.
