Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

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

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

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

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

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From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

involving financial matters

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

in a gradual manner

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

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

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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 Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

make steady

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

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

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He struck at them with a strong hand, and gradually became a recognized power on 'Change.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

up to a particular time

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

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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 Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading He understood that he could not win a leading position in any of the great financial enterprises until he had shown that he had the skill to manage them.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.

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

From this reading He knew that he would not be invited into any combinations until he had demonstrated his ability to stand alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHICH GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF A VOLUNTARY AND AN INVOLUNTARY VISIT OF SAM YATES TO NUMBER NINE.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mr. Belcher followed up the acquaintance which he had so happily made on New Year's Day with many of the leading operators of Wall street, during the remainder of the winter, and, by the careful and skillful manipulation of the minor stocks of the market, not only added to his wealth by sure and steady degrees, but built up a reputation for sagacity and boldness.