(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
Coolynoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
a boy or man
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
a young female
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
Hawley
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From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
how
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From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
Keith
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From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
a boy or man
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
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 Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
Maclaire
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From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
and nothing more
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
continue talking
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
in a swift manner
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The problem was how best to cause the fellow to talk frankly--could he be reached more easily by reference to the girl or the gambler?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet there must be some previous association between the two, and what this was the plainsman proposed to discover.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Miss Hope--more widely known as Christie Maclaire--had claimed this drunken lad as her brother, but, according to Hawley, he had vehemently denied any such relationship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Keith studying the sullen, obstinate face confronting him, with instinctive antagonism over his intrusion, swiftly determined on the girl.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
but in spite of that
From this reading Cooly, yet without in the least comprehending how best to proceed, Keith drew toward him the only chair in the room, and sat down.
