Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

matters of personal concern

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

(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 To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

the way of administering a business

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I would not have been so short-sighted.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

occurring from time to time

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

a group of people who work together

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

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From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

by chance

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

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From this reading I would not have been so short-sighted.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I would not have been so short-sighted.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been said that I forced the men who became my partners in the oil business to join with me.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading To judge the character of all the members of a great organization or the organization itself by the actions of a few individuals would be manifestly unfair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

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From this reading Even in a comparatively small organization it is wellnigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zealous for his own or his company's advancement.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

which person or people

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY It would be surprising if in an organization which included a great number of men there should not be an occasional employee here and there who acted, in connection with the business or perhaps in conducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticized.