adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wondered what she had been doing there.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
Boompointer
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From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He wondered what she had been doing there.
else
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From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
FaulknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
Faulkner'snounUS /ˈfɔːknərz/
possessive form of “faulkner” — United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
impulsivenessnoun
the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
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 Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
Susy
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From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
Susy's
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From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
temporizeverbUS /ˈtempəraɪz/
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
tete-a-tetenoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He wondered what she had been doing there.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Once out of the atmosphere of that house, it struck him, too, that Miss Faulkner was almost as much of an alien in it as himself.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wondered what she had been doing there.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Brant was convinced as soon as he left the house that he could not accept anything from the Boompointer influence, and that his interview with Susy was fruitless, he knew that he must temporize.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered what she had been doing there.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While he did not believe that his old playmate would willingly betray him, he was uneasy when he thought of the vanity and impulsiveness which might compromise him--or of a possible jealousy that might seek revenge.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he had no reason to believe that Susy's nature was jealous, or that she was likely to have any cause; but the fact remained that Miss Faulkner's innocent intrusion upon their tete-a-tete affected him more strongly than anything else in his interview with Susy.
