used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This move set the whole Curb against the enterprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
assetnounUS /ˈæset/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Its first offense was to reduce its commission rates.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
CurbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading This move set the whole Curb against the enterprise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading This move set the whole Curb against the enterprise.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Its first offense was to reduce its commission rates.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
interlopernounUS /ˈɪntərloʊpər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its first offense was to reduce its commission rates.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This move set the whole Curb against the enterprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading Its first offense was to reduce its commission rates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Its first offense was to reduce its commission rates.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading Its first offense was to reduce its commission rates.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
Scheftels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The Scheftels corporation had laid it down as a set rule that an established reputation for accuracy of statement was a great asset for any promoter or broker to have.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This move set the whole Curb against the enterprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT TO THE DEATH In professional quarters the Scheftels corporation was regarded as an interloper from the day it set foot in the financial district.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as the play progressed it proved to have been unimportant in comparison to the unspeakable crime of telling the truth about other people's mining propositions that were candidates for public money.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This move set the whole Curb against the enterprise.
