14,000
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From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
7,100
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From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
in addition
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
anti-Greener
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From this reading His problem was to capture the anti-Greener votes—or stock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
fearless and daring
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading His problem was to capture the anti-Greener votes—or stock.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
an opposing military force
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
GreeneradjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnər/
comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
how
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From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
not any; not one
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
and nothing more
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
pro-Greener
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From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading His problem was to capture the anti-Greener votes—or stock.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
proxiesnounUS /ˈprɑːksiz/
plural of “proxy” — a person authorized to act for another
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading His problem was to capture the anti-Greener votes—or stock.
express in words
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a desperate risk, this concealing from Mr. Greener how well he had done; but the clerk was bold.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading His problem was to capture the anti-Greener votes—or stock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moment Rock became convinced that there were no more pro-Greener proxies to be had by hook or crook, he began his attack on the enemy.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He also told Mr. Greener that the trust companies had given only 14,000 shares, and he said nothing whatever of the 7,100 shares he had secured from the friendly brokers.
at the time that
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From time to time, when the little financier would ask Rock how he was progressing, the clerk would tell him he was doing as well as could be expected.
