used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
appreciablyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃəbli/
to a noticeable degree
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But Shaughnessy built fast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Shaughnessy built fast.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
dividendsnounUS /ˈdɪvədendz/
plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading But Shaughnessy built fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
overlordnounUS /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/
a person who has general authority over others
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
Shaughnessy
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From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He did it under a handicap of two systems against one.
unofficiallyadverbUS /ənəˈfɪʃəli/
without official authorization
From this reading Under Lord Shaughnessy it was unofficially believed that the head of the C.P.R. was somehow overlord to governments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The difference was that an average new line under Shaughnessy paid dividends, or at least did not appreciably lower dividends already declared.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William Mackenzie set the pace for building; Shaughnessy for operation.
