generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
anew
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
Anthy's
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From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
Carr
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From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
NORT
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From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
Norton
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From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nort had at least one clear characteristic that must belong to genius--he dared let himself go.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
SNIFFSnounUS /snɪfs/
plural of “sniff” — sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had Nort returned than his spirits again began to soar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Ed himself accepted the situation as gracefully as he could, and comforted himself with the reflection that Nort was, after all, receiving no more wages than before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He felt that he now had Anthy's influence strongly behind him, and that, no matter what happened, Ed Smith could not interfere with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NORT SNIFFS I had thought the life in the office of the _Star_ exciting enough before the explosion which resulted in the discharge of Norton Carr, as indeed it was, but it was really not to be compared with that which followed.
