adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
appointeenounUS /əpɔɪnˈtiː/
an official who is appointed
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
bondsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
Cowperwood
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From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
Mollenhauer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
scapegoatnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
Sengstack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
sixty-thousand-dollar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stires had come to Cowperwood primarily to get additional advice in regard to the sixty-thousand-dollar check and his personal connection with it.
Stener
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
StiresverbUS /staɪrz/
third-person singular of “stir” — move an implement through
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, Stires had called only a few days after he closed his doors and imparted a significant bit of information.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Stener, it seemed, was now threatening to have his chief clerk prosecuted, saying that he was responsible for the loss of the money and that his bondsmen could be held responsible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
treasurer'snounUS /ˈtreʒərərz/
possessive form of “treasurer” — an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Albert was still connected with the city treasury, as was Stener, and engaged with Sengstack and another personal appointee of Mollenhauer’s in going over the treasurer’s books and explaining their financial significance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the meantime Cowperwood, from what he could see and hear, was becoming more and more certain that the politicians would try to make a scapegoat of him, and that shortly.
