110
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From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
BinesnounUS /baɪnz/
plural of “bine” — European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
ConcerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
CoppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed to think I was joshing him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
joshing
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From this reading He seemed to think I was joshing him.
MatchmakersnounUS /ˈmætʃmeɪkərz/
plural of “matchmaker” — someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
Percival
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From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Concerning Consolidated Copper and Peter Bines as Matchmakers Consolidated copper at 110.
pikers
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From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
Relpin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to think I was joshing him.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
they're
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From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He seemed to think I was joshing him.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I tried to give Relpin an order for five thousand shares over the telephone," he said to Uncle Peter; "but they're used to those fifty and a hundred thousand dollar pikers down in that neighbourhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seemed to think I was joshing him.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I told him I meant it and was ready to take practically all he could buy for the next few weeks or so, I think he fell over in the booth and had to be helped out."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day after his talk with Uncle Peter, Percival through three different brokers gave orders to buy ten thousand shares.
