anew
From this reading "Skirting again," explained Swanson.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "Where has he gone?" inquired Kennedy carelessly.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
well in the past; former
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
DisappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Skirting again," explained Swanson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Waiting for Kohinoor."
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Where has he gone?" inquired Kennedy carelessly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where has he gone?" inquired Kennedy carelessly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where has he gone?" inquired Kennedy carelessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
irritabilitynounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
jabbingnounUS /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
Kohinoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Waiting for Kohinoor."
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
SkirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading "Skirting again," explained Swanson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
SwansonnounUS /ˈswɑːnsən/
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
ventingnounUS /ˈventɪŋ/
the act of venting
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Waiting for Kohinoor."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _McCarthy Disappears_ Silent Swanson was jabbing billiard balls around the table as if venting his irritability upon the innocent spheres of ivory.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where has he gone?" inquired Kennedy carelessly.
which person or people
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why so cruel to the relics of departed generations of ball players?" inquired Kennedy, who was cuddled up in cushioned settee watching.
