Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

later than; following

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

anew

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

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From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

an association of criminals

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

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From this reading "By Gosh!

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

engage in

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

plural of “manipulator” — an agent that operates some apparatus or machine

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

hard to endure

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

precisely as stated

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Chicago Gas Old Peter Laughlin, rejuvenated by Cowperwood's electric ideas, was making money for the house.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He brought many bits of interesting gossip from the floor, and such shrewd guesses as to what certain groups and individuals were up to, that Cowperwood was able to make some very brilliant deductions.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Frank, I think I know exactly what them fellers are trying to do," Laughlin would frequently remark of a morning, after he had lain in his lonely Harrison Street bed meditating the major portion of the night.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading "That there Stock Yards gang" (and by gang he meant most of the great manipulators, like Arneel, Hand, Schryhart and others) "are after corn again.