used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
for the reason that
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
BUYSnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
flyernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
Francisco
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From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
the head of a state government
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
of great significance or value
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
immediately past
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
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 Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
engage in
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
a human being
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
PROJECTverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
one of four equal parts
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
RALSTON
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From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
San
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From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Long before the events narrated in the last chapter a most important person became a character in this narrative.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
at the time that
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost from the date when I first had money enough to make it inconvenient to carry it on my person I kept my account at the Pacific Bank, of which Governor Burnett was president.
which person or people
From this reading MONTGOMERY SOUTH DEAL COMES TO NOTICE OF RALSTON, WHO BUYS QUARTER INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECT.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was entirely because of my large and peculiar real estate investments that I attracted the notice of the great central figure of California of that day--one who always wished to be associated with any of the large movements of his time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In one way or another, I had become quite a figure in the business world of San Francisco; I took a flyer at several things in a speculative line, always made money at my ventures, and was generally looked on as what we now call “a comer.”
