adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bill's life was at stake.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill's life was at stake.
BricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could she say to make them Bill's friends?
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What could she say to make them Bill's friends?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
Lahoma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bill's life was at stake.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading What could she say to make them Bill's friends?
MOBnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading What could she say to make them Bill's friends?
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
SpeechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Bill's life was at stake.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What could she say to make them Bill's friends?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could she say to make them Bill's friends?
Willock
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From this reading FACING THE MOB It was the first time Lahoma had ever faced an audience larger than that composed of Brick and Bill and Willock, for in the city she had been content to play an unobtrusive part, listening to others, commenting inwardly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her uplifted hand had brought tense silence, she stood at a loss, her eyes big with the appeal her tongue refused to utter.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Speech was now but a mode of action, and in her effort to turn the sentiment of the mob, she sought not for words but emotions.
