Chapter IV

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

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

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

with eloquence

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

the past participle of “be”

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a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

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plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

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-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

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a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

the act of departing

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

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

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

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

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

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

ten 10s

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

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apprehended with certainty

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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

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

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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the time that has elapsed

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United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

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

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

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precisely, exactly

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

do one's shopping

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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an exchange of ideas via conversation

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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

From this reading Cosmopolitan Traction had certainly looked like higher prices.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

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 He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

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

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One by one the victims went away and at length Gilmartin left the ticker district.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

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which person or people

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

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From this reading He walked slowly down Wall Street, then turned up William Street, thinking of his luck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gilmartin lingered about New Street, talking with other customers of the raided bucket shop, discussing whether or not it was a “put up job” of old Percy himself who, it was known, had been losing money to the crowd for weeks past.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to him that he could almost hear the stock shouting, articulately: “_I’m going up, right away, right away!_” If somebody would buy a thousand shares and agree to give him the profits on a hundred, on ten, on one!