used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
always-good
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From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
Anita
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From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt I had not been overestimating my power.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
highest in quality
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
indorsed
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From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
investorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestərz/
plural of “investor” — someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
Langdon
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From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
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 Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I felt I had not been overestimating my power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
often-tried
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From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
over-subscription
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From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
overestimatingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈestəmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “overestimate” — make too high an estimate of
From this reading I felt I had not been overestimating my power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I felt I had not been overestimating my power.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
reorganizedadjectiveUS /riˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
organized again
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
RoebucknounUS /ˈroʊbʌk/
male roe deer
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Despite this often-tried and always-good trick, the public refused to buy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A few days after my whole being burst into flames of resentment against Anita, out came the new array of new stocks and bonds.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Probably many will recall that long before the “securities” of the reorganized coal combine were issued, I had in my daily letter to investors been preparing the public to give them a fitting reception.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Roebuck and Langdon arranged with the under writers for a “fake” four times over-subscription, indorsed by the two greatest banking houses in the Street.
