used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
Buell
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From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
Carlisle
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From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
directoratenounUS /dərˈektərət/
a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
EncampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
moving swiftly
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
Grady
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From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
for this reason
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
KeokuknounUS /ˈkiːoʊkək/
Sauk leader who aided the United States against Black Hawk (1790-1848)
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
used to form the superlative
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
not any; not one
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
oustedverbUS /ˈaʊstɪd/
past form of “oust” — remove from a position or office
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
pawnsnounUS /pɔːnz/
plural of “pawn” — an article deposited as security
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
RODERICK
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From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
SmelternounUS /ˈsmeltər/
an industrial plant for smelting
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
stockholdersnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊldərz/
plural of “stockholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
WARFIELD'S
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From this reading RODERICK WARFIELD’S election to a seat on the board of directors of the Encampment Mine and Smelter Company had for him a series of most unexpected consequences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Major had learned from his brokers in Wall Street that Allen Miller was on the market for this particular stock and had already acquired a considerable holding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had had no knowledge that Uncle Allen Miller and a number of his financial followers in Iowa were now large stockholders in the corporation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hence his flying business visit to Keokuk, which had resulted in the combination of forces that had gained the control and ousted Grady, Carlisle, and their pawns on the old directorate.
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 Nor had he been aware that Major Buell Hampton, after his journey to New York, had visited the Keokuk banker.
