adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
matters of personal concern
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
make calm or still
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
at any time
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
flicked
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From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
How
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From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
impassivitynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
Marston's
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From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
MayonounUS /ˈmeɪoʊ/
egg yolks and oil and vinegar
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
Mayo's
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From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
on the contrary
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
move an implement through
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was instinct of the animal at bay, rather than any knowledge, behind Mayo's question.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
underwritersnounUS /ˈʌndərraɪtərz/
plural of “underwriter” — a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Marston's manner was that of calm, collected, cool business; his air carried weight.
in or at the place that
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mayo remembered the haphazard manner in which the steamer had been transferred, and he did not reply.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading More than ever did Mayo feel his own pitiful weakness in these big affairs where more than honest hard work counted in the final adjustment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How much did you pay your big lawyers to stir up this suit by the underwriters?” he blurted, and Marston's eyelids flicked, in spite of his impassivity.
