Chapter I

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

with adroitness; in an adroit manner

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

(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 Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

the formal act of approving

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

serving as an essential component

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

in a crooked lopsided manner

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

complete and wholehearted fidelity

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

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From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

dependent upon or characterized by chance

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

for this reason

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

crowd or draw together

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

plural of “investor” — someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

plural of “manipulation” — exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

not any; not one

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

the middle of the day

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

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From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

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From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

the act of defending yourself

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

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From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

successive (without a break)

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

unable to find your way

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A map of the haphazard streets straying crookedly through them looked like cracks in an earthenware dish.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

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From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.

not wise in the ways of the world

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

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

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

which person or people

From this reading This book is dedicated to J. Pierpont Morgan, a _straight_ player of a _crooked_ game, who, it is said, played his usual role in the Wall Street manipulations of the Central Railroad of Georgia securities, which adroitly and legally absorbed the small savings and happiness of many unsophisticated investors--an action which, in my case at least, proved to be a blessing in disguise, for it made me _suffer_ first and then made me _think_.

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From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Hence the gratitude and consequent dedication to Mr. Morgan for starting the train of thought, which finally resulted in the invention of Roadtown, a plan for side-stepping the _crooked_ game as now played so that henceforth whosoever will may become a _straight_ player of a _straight_ game.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like Topsy, they jest growed, with no further aims in view than to huddle together for the sake of companionship and self-protection against enemies.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Nineveh, Babylon, Rome, London, New York,--all cities from the twilight of the past to the high noon of the present have been constructed on one plan, which is no plan at all.