adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
conceivingverbUS /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
how
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From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
lettin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
Lindau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
Lindau's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "There's a great deal to be said on both sides," March began, hoping to lead up through this generality to the fact of Lindau's death; but the old man went on:
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, all I wanted him to know is that I wasn't trying to punish him for what he said about things in general.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading No one could have characterized the kind of thing he had done more severely than he when he called it dog eat dog.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading March could have laughed to think how far this old man was from even conceiving of Lindau's point of view, and how he was saying the worst of himself that Lindau could have said of him.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You naturally got that idea, I reckon; but I always went in for lettin' people say what they please and think what they please; it's the only way in a free country."
