used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
Clayton
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From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
Fogg's
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From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good; you’re here!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Good; you’re here!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
Justin
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From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
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 IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
ranchmen
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From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He reached this decision, after many long talks with Doctor Clayton, in the quiet of the doctor’s study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
hard to endure
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
at the time that
From this reading He had no sooner set foot in the hotel when Fogg’s smiling face made its appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
WHIRLPOOLnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN THE WHIRLPOOL The conflicting interests had so shaped themselves before Justin went to Denver that he knew it would be impossible for him to vote on certain questions with the representatives of the ranchmen.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he maintained a silence, trying to himself, which Clayton deemed discreet; and he went to Denver with many misgivings.
you're
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From this reading “Good; you’re here!”
