used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
(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 Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
capitalizedverbUS /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/
past form of “capitalize” — draw advantages from
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
consigning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
of great significance or value
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
producernounUS /prəˈduːsər/
someone who manufactures something
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
ProductsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
secretary-treasurer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
SharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
transport commercially
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
stockholdersnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊldərz/
plural of “stockholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One of the most important provisions reads as follows: “All stockholders in the company shall be compelled to ship through the company.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FINDING OURSELVES The Pioneer Products Company was capitalized for three thousand dollars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shares were sold for a dollar each, but each member was required to purchase five shares and not allowed to purchase more than twenty.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our object as set forth in the constitution was “the buying, selling, and handling of produce; the selling and consigning of produce as agent of the producer; the inspection of all produce so consigned; and the owning and operating of whatsoever shall be deemed to the advantage of the producer.”
which person or people
From this reading The active management was to be in the hands of the general manager, who was to receive a small salary, and the secretary-treasurer.
