adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading But Maggie maintained her aloofness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Maggie maintained her aloofness.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
formlessadjective
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
isothermaladjectiveUS /ˌaɪsəˈθɜːrməl/
of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
Larry
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From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading But Maggie maintained her aloofness.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Every day he saw Maggie; sometimes he was in her company for an hour or more.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During these days, trying to ignore that formless trouble, he gave himself with a most rigid determination to his new routine--the routine which he counted on to help him into the way of great things.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had the natural hunger of a young man to talk to a young woman; and, moreover, it is a severe strain for a man to be living under the same roof with the girl he loves and not to be on terms of friendship with her.
