used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
(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 stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
a human being
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
possessing material wealth
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
Rockervelt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
slumpverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
required or under orders
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Steele spent the first half of the second day of the crisis in attempting the impossible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO borrow money at any time is difficult; to borrow during a panic is impossible.
hard to endure
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading About half past twelve he gave up the quest, and made a second call on his brokers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every man to whom he applied seemed to be in the same position as himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All stocks had come down in sympathy with the Rockervelt slump, and it seemed as if every person supposed to be rich was then engaged in a frantic endeavour to prevent ruin by putting up all the ready money in hand, or else trying, like John himself, to borrow.
