aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
for the reason that
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
deem to be
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
one or the other of two
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
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 They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
not any; not one
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
on one occasion
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
by chance
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
quarrel-scene
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From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
rancornounUS /ˈræŋkər/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
Snow'snounUS /snoʊz/
possessive form of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
Sên's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no “quarrel-scene” about it, only regret on both sides, by both frankly acknowledged.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They argued it long and carefully—not once hotly—not once either failing in courtesy or affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
unfairnessnounUS /ənˈfernəs/
partiality that is not fair or equitable
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading But no hint of rancor or unfairness on one part, or suspicion of it on the other, made Snow’s position and arguments the stronger and perhaps did not weaken either Sên’s attitude or his reply.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That was impossible because their mutual respect and affection was too well founded and seasoned—too deep and sincere.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I dislike it,” Sir Charles began, passing his cigarettes—tobacco marks conference, not dispute—“I dread it utterly, and I ask you to consider it searchingly.”
