Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

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

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

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

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

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

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

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From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

get temporarily

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

wanted intensely

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

increase twofold

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

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

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

involving financial matters

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

set up or found

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

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

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

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

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

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

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

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

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

not any; not one

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

plural of “payment” — a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

increase fourfold

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

plural of “recession” — the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading But there had been no real set back to commercial enthusiasm and speculative gusto.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

not in physical motion

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

hang freely

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

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

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

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

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

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

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

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

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

not suspicious

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until this time the course of financial events in Benham since its evolution from a sleepy country town began had been steadily prosperous.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading There had been temporary recessions in prices, transient haltings in the tendency of new local undertakings to double and quadruple in value.

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

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

which person or people

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few rash individuals, indeed, had been forced to suspend payments and compound with their creditors.

but in spite of that

From this reading Those who desired to borrow money for progressive enterprises had found the banks accommodating and unsuspicious, and to Benham initiative it yet appeared that the development of the resources of the neighborhood by the unwearying, masterful energy of the citizens was still in its infancy.