Chapter VI

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

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

the state of being absent

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

later than; following

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

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

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

have

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

grow worse

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

in a disastrous manner

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

plural of “eighth” — position eight in a countable series of things

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

involving financial matters

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

plural of “fluctuation” — a wave motion

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

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From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

something that is lost

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

past form of “overstay” — stay too long

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

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

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

carry out

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

before a time limit expires

From this reading A panic had been narrowly averted by a timely combination of “powerful interests,” after which the market became professional.

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

From this reading He proceeded to fall into a similar error on the bear, or downward, side.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

directed up

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

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

From this reading Hayward had “overstayed” the bull market, though not disastrously; that is, he was in error regarding the extent and duration of the upward movement of prices.

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

From this reading In the absence of complaisant lambs, the financial cannibals known as “room traders” and “pikers” tried to “scalp eighths” out of each other for weeks—to take advantage of fractional fluctuations instead of waiting for big movements.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

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

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The market had been extremely dull following what the financial writers called a “severe decline,” but which meant the loss of millions of dollars by speculators.