generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
equally
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
not accessible to view
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
any strong feeling
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
Ernest
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From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
a boy or man
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
Kellock
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From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
not any; not one
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
in the near future
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
SIZINGnounUS /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
Trenchard
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From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
Trood
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From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
vatman
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From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
well-doing
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From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
at the time that
From this reading The master never mentioned it, and when he met Kellock, shook hands with his usual large friendliness and trusted the vatman had enjoyed his holiday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRAGEDY IN THE SIZING ROOM Jordan Kellock accepted the attitude of the Mill to his achievement with as little emotion as possible.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked as usual and presently discovered that neither Ernest Trood, the foreman, nor Matthew Trenchard himself proposed to discuss his private affairs with him.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading He concealed his own feelings, and since he did not attach great importance to the opinions of his fellow workers, their jests or silence were alike indifferent to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was conscious of well-doing and felt no doubt that the future would serve amply to justify his action.
