adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
colonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
hair-line
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From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
Harry's
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From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
hot-headed
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From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
how
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From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
Kate's
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From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
knightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
Pancoast's
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From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
St
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From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
vulgariannoun
a vulgar person (especially someone who makes a vulgar display of wealth)
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
Willits
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From this reading This, summed up, meant that the colonel was a tyrant, Willits a vulgarian, and Harry a hot-headed young knight, who, having been forced into a position where he could neither breathe nor move, had gallantly fought his way out.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His mind was filled with more important things:--one in particular--a burning desire to bring the lovers together, no matter at what cost nor how great the barriers.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading While all this talk filled the air it is worthy of comment that after his denunciation of Pancoast's views at the club, St. George never again discussed the duel and its outcome.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The one problem that gave him serious trouble was the selection of the precise moment when he should make a strategic move on Kate's heart; lesser problems were his manner of approaching her and the excuses he would offer for Harry's behavior.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had not, despite his silence, altered a hair-line of the opinion he had held on the night he ordered the gig, fastened Harry's heavy coat around the young man's shoulders, and started back with him through the rain to his house on Kennedy Square; nor did he intend to.
