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From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
AttributionnounUS /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/
assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/
a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
corporateadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrpərət/
of or belonging to a corporation
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
currencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
EightiesnounUS /ˈeɪtiz/
the decade from 1880 to 1889
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
fictionaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪkʃənəl/
related to or involving literary fiction
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
freelanceadjectiveUS /ˈfriːlæns/
working for yourself
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
hedgingnounUS /ˈhedʒɪŋ/
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
high-finance
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From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
high-techadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈtek/
resembling or making use of highly advanced technology or devices
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
industrialistnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/
someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
Japan'snounUS /dʒəˈpænz/
possessive form of “japan” — a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
LicensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
localesnounUS /loʊˈkælz/
plural of “locale” — the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
milieunounUS /mɪˈljʊ/
the environmental condition
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
nationalismnounUS /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
SAMURAInounUS /ˈsæmʊraɪ/
a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
scenarionounUS /sɪˈnerioʊ/
an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
STRATEGYnounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
takeovernounUS /ˈteɪkoʊvər/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Adam Smith A high-finance, high-tech thriller that correctly predicted the 1987 stock market crash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
thrillernounUS /ˈθrɪlər/
a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
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From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first fictional treatment of a major international concern of the Eighties.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, _"A financial thriller right out of the headlines."
worldwideadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrlˈdwaɪd/
spanning or extending throughout the entire world
From this reading Set in locales as diverse as Wall Street and the offices of Japan's powerful Trade Ministry, THE SAMURAI STRATEGY describes a scenario of murder, worldwide currency manipulation, a revival of Japan's smoldering nationalism, and is set against a background of a new high-tech computer milieu.
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 Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate 'takeover' lawyer is hired by a mysterious Japanese industrialist to purchase a New York office building and begin a massive 'hedging' in the financial markets.
