adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
BusinessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
centeringnounUS /ˈsentərɪŋ/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
ChancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
DevotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
Percival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
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 "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
single-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I'm centering on those three," he told Uncle Peter.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Devotion to Business and a Chance Meeting In the weeks that now followed, Percival became a model of sobriety and patient, unremitting industry, according to his own ideas of industry.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He visited the offices of his various brokers daily, reading the tape with the single-hearted devotion of a veteran speculator.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He frequently saw opportunities for quick profit in other stocks than the three he was dealing in, but he would not let himself be diverted.
