used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
one or the other of two
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "How goes it?"
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Their hands gripped sturdily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Their hands gripped sturdily.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
How
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From this reading "How goes it?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How goes it?"
immediately past
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
PARTNERSnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
rancornounUS /ˈræŋkər/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading Their hands gripped sturdily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their hands gripped sturdily.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
Tommy
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From this reading PARTNERS "Hello, old man," Tommy greeted cheerfully.
accept gladly
From this reading It seemed to Thompson, indeed, that a face had never been so welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it occurred to either of them that the last time they faced each other it had been in hot anger and in earnest endeavor to inflict bodily damage, they were not embarrassed by that recollection, nor did either man hold rancor.
