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Chapter V
Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively. "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed. "You'll do! I back you to win!" He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
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later than; following
From this reading “Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
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From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
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From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
later than; following
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I back you to win!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You'll do!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I back you to win!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
at the time that
From this reading Now This is Fighting When Cowperwood, after failing in his overtures to the three city gas companies, confided to Addison his plan of organizing rival companies in the suburbs, the banker glared at him appreciatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I back you to win!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He went on to advise Cowperwood that he would need the assistance of some of the strong men on the various village councils.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I back you to win!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You'll do!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're a smart one!" he finally exclaimed.
