adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
ApparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
beatenadjectiveUS /ˈbiːtən/
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
Dr
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From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
fondanounUS /ˈfɑːndə/
United States film actress and daughter of Henry Fonda (born in 1937)
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
high-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/
wearing footgear
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
straighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He was no longer a beaten animal, but one roused by a chance success into a dangerous knowledge of his power.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
warpedadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The expression of his face certainly gave no evidence of actual and prospective good fortune; if anything, the lines of discontent around his brow and mouth were more strongly drawn.
West'snounUS /wests/
possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Meanwhile, the subject of Dr. West's meditations was slowly making his way along the high-road towards the fonda.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He walked more erect and with less of a shuffle in his gait; but whether this was owing to his having cast the old skin of garments adapted to his slouch, and because he was more securely shod, or whether it was from the sudden straightening of some warped moral quality, it would have been difficult to say.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Apparently, his interview with his father had only the effect of reviving and stirring into greater activity a certain dogged sentiment that, through long years, had become languidly mechanical.
