adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
how
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From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
Jim
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From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
Jim's
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From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
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 His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
LoreleinounUS /ˈlɔːrɪlaɪ/
a Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
Lorelei's
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From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
Melcher
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From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
provisionallyadverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənəli/
temporarily and conditionally
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His desire to make mischief arose in only a slight degree from resentment--Jim's method of making a living had long since dulled the edge of feeling--it was merely the first step in a comprehensive scheme.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He considered the advisability of enlisting the aid of Max Melcher; but, not liking the thought of dividing the loot, he decided provisionally to engineer a separation between Bob and Lorelei.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
uninterestedadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/
not having or showing interest
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lorelei's family continued to smart under a sense of bitter injustice, but although they kept aloof they were by no means uninterested in her experiment.
Wharton'snounUS /ˈwɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “wharton” — United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading After Hannibal Wharton's insult Jim was all for a prompt revenge, but he could not determine just how to use his dangerous knowledge to the best advantage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the contrary, they watched it with derisive enjoyment, predicting certain failure.
