used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All doubt had been set at rest.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
Slosson
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From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
Snake'snounUS /sneɪks/
possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading SOMETHING DOING During the next two or three days the entire atmosphere of Snake's Fall underwent a significant change.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading They saw in him a Napoleon of finance, and remembered that their concerns were vastly more valuable through his operations.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
which person or people
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole problem of the future boom was solved, and David Slosson received as much homage in the conversation of the general run of the citizens as though he were the victorious general in a military campaign.
wide-eyedadjective
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The lesser people, who would receive the most benefit from the coming boom, regarded him with wide-eyed wonder at the stupendous nature of the wildly exaggerated reports of his dealings in land.
