used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
assetsnounUS /ˈæsets/
anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
Bivens
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From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
obtain
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It was incredible!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was incredible!
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
the force of workers available
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
probedverbUS /proʊbd/
past form of “probe” — question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
prostituting
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From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
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 At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
synonymsnounUS /ˈsɪnənɪms/
plural of “synonym” — two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He delayed action and began a careful, patient, thorough investigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
belonging to which person
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first he was inclined to scout the whole story as an exaggeration invented in the fierce fight with financial foes.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That men whose names were the synonyms of honesty and fair dealing, men entrusted with the management of companies whose assets represented the savings of millions of poor men, the sole defense of millions of helpless women and children--that these trusted leaders of the world were habitually prostituting their trusts for personal gain, staggered belief.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading EVERY MAN'S SHADOW The deeper the young lawyer probed into the mass of corruption Bivens had placed in his hands the more profound became his surprise.
