Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

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From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

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From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

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

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

for the reason that

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

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From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

power to direct or determine

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

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

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

involving financial matters

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

the act of financing

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

act of bringing about a desired result

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

not friendly

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

the force of workers available

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

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

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

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From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

make strong or stronger

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

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

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

in or at that place or location

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

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

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

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

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)

From this reading Afterward, when Addison had been forced to retire from the Lake City to assume charge of the Chicago Trust Company, Cowperwood had succeeded in having the latter designated as a central reserve and in inducing a number of rural banks to keep their special deposits in its vaults.

nonexistent

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

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

From this reading A Trip to Louisville The most serious difficulty confronting Cowperwood from now on was really not so much political as financial.

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

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was some time before Cowperwood fully realized to what an extent this financial opposition might be directed against himself.

at the time that

From this reading In building up and financing his Chicago street-railway enterprises he had, in those days when Addison was president of the Lake City National, used that bank as his chief source of supply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading However, since the war on him and his interests had begun to strengthen through the efforts of Hand and Arneel--men most influential in the control of the other central-reserve banks of Chicago, and in close touch with the money barons of New York--there were signs not wanting that some of the country banks depositing with the Chicago Trust Company had been induced to withdraw because of pressure from outside inimical forces, and that more were to follow.