actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
Brewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
mentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
Monty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
redoubleverbUS /riˈdʌbəl/
double in magnitude, extent, or intensity
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
Ripley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
Swearengen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading An exchange of telegrams just before his operation had renewed Monty's dread of his eccentric mentor.
TENDERFOOTnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
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 THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first act was to call upon Grant & Ripley, from whom he hoped to learn what Swearengen Jones thought of his methods.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His illness had interfered extensively with his plan of campaign and it was imperative that he redouble his efforts, notwithstanding the manifest dismay of his friends.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The lawyers had heard no complaint from Montana, and advised him to continue as he had begun, assuring him, as far as they could, that Jones would not prove unreasonable.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT Brewster was comparatively well and strong when he returned to New York in March.
