adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
GladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
Messner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
water-pails
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
Womble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
