used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
Burkett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But John Burkett Ryder never rested.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But John Burkett Ryder never rested.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
ColossusnounUS /kəˈlɑːsəs/
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like Macbeth, he could sleep no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
of great significance or value
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But John Burkett Ryder never rested.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Macbeth, he could sleep no more.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading Like Macbeth, he could sleep no more.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
the force of workers available
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Like Macbeth, he could sleep no more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But John Burkett Ryder never rested.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading But John Burkett Ryder never rested.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
Ryder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Like Macbeth, he could sleep no more.
carry out
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
at the time that
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The library was the most important room in the Ryder mansion, for it was there that the Colossus carried through his most important business deals, and its busiest hours were those which most men devote to rest.
which person or people
From this reading There could be no rest for any man who had a thousand millions of dollars to take care of.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the hum of business life had ceased down town and he returned home from the tall building in lower Broadway, then his real work began.
