adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
Cassidy
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From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he knew that the building was small.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
dismounted
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From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
DROPSnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
extemporizeverb
manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
HOLDEN
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From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course he knew that the building was small.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course he knew that the building was small.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
self-supportingadjective
financially independent
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOLDEN DROPS IN Mr. Cassidy dismounted and viewed the building with open disgust, walking around it to see what held it up, and when he finally realized that it was self-supporting his astonishment was profound.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Undoubtedly there were shacks in the United States in worse condition, but he hoped their number was small.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course he knew that the building would make a very good place of defence, but for the sake of argument he called to his companion and urged that they be satisfied with what defence they could extemporize in the open.
