used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
highly skilled
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the New York hurricane was only deferred.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
congressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
CONSOLIDATEDadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
dauntlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Besides, the New York hurricane was only deferred.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
DoctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
fist-shaking
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From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
Francisco
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From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
a person of German nationality
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
HOW
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From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
hysterianounUS /hɪˈsteriə/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the force of workers available
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
easily agitated
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
not any; not one
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
NORTHERNadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides, the New York hurricane was only deferred.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
PresidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
San
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From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
at the time that
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW NORTHERN CONSOLIDATED WAS SOLD When the President of these United States so dauntlessly flourished the Monroe Doctrine in the German face, and shook the Presidential fist beneath the German nose, the flourishing and fist-shaking were accomplished through the medium of a special message to Congress which--a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky--made its appearance in House and Senate upon a certain Tuesday afternoon at four of the congressional clock.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Tuesday afternoon, after word of that Presidential fist-shaking had soaked into the souls of men, speculative New York went nervous to the frontiers of hysteria.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The hour of four had been settled upon to diminish as much as might be, so the President said, the chances of an earthquake in the New York stock market, which closed at three.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading In San Francisco, which is three hours younger than New York, the winds of disastrous speculation blew a hurricane that afternoon; but no one east of the Mississippi cares what happens in San Francisco.
