used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
Adler
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From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading Adler declined the most advantageous offers for re-sale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
(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 Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Adler declined the most advantageous offers for re-sale.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Only part of it had so far been delivered.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Only part of it had so far been delivered.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only part of it had so far been delivered.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Adler declined the most advantageous offers for re-sale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Adler declined the most advantageous offers for re-sale.
and nothing more
From this reading Only part of it had so far been delivered.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Only part of it had so far been delivered.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
re-sale
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From this reading Adler declined the most advantageous offers for re-sale.
move upward
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Only part of it had so far been delivered.
not in physical motion
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days heavy bales of cotton had been pouring into the factory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Adler, expecting a rise in the prices of raw material, had invested all his available money in the buying up of large quantities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His calculations had not deceived him; a few days after the contract was signed the prices rose, and they were still rising.
