Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

in addition

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

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

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

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From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

-ing form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

divisible by two

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

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

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

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

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

hear with intention

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

by a particular locality

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

the force of workers available

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

and nothing more

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

on the contrary

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

not used up

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

the quality of being significant

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

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

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

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

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was John Lane's position in the railroad that gave these "coal cases" their significance.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Isabelle did not go back to the court-room to listen to the remaining arguments, not even to hear Mr. Brinkerhoff's learned and ingenious plea in behalf of the rights of capital, the sacred privileges of property.

the act of testing something

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

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

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

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

From this reading Not only locally, but throughout the country, the trial of the People vs. the Atlantic and Pacific et al. was recognized as the first serious effort of the reform administration to enforce the laws against capital, by convicting not merely the irresponsible agents but also some of the men "higher up."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But Isabelle read every word of the newspaper report of the trial, which since the district attorney's impassioned and powerful plea had excited even greater public interest than before.

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

From this reading She felt that John would rather not have her there.