used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
AmalgamatedadjectiveUS /əˈmælɡəmeɪtɪd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
BeetnounUS /biːt/
biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
Berrington
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From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
board-room
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From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
co-operation
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From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
death-struggle
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From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
wanted intensely
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
erroneouslyadverbUS /eˈroʊniəsli/
in a mistaken or erroneous manner
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
at any time
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
exuberantlyadverb
in an exuberant manner
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
fatteningadjectiveUS /ˈfætənɪŋ/
subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
not any; not one
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
SoapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
Steele's
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From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
SUGARnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
required or under orders
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
carry out
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No hint of the momentary death-struggle in the board-room of the bank had ever leaked out through the solid doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading SUGAR is a fattening product, and the Consolidated Beet Sugar Company waxed fat and prospered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
which person or people
From this reading His reputation of possessing a keen financial brain was enhanced by the forming of this company; for it was supposed that it was he who had induced Amalgamated Soap to take it up.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was erroneously surmised that the great Peter Berrington and his colleagues had been so much impressed by Steele’s genius in the wheat deal, where he was opposed to them, that they now desired the co-operation of this rising young figure in the commercial world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Its shares stood high on the Stock Exchange, and the members of the syndicate to whom John Steele had sold his portion were exuberantly grateful to the young man for the opportunity he had given them.
