actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
casuists
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From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
didn't
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From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Silly fool geegees make me sick--silly fool geegees do!”
don't
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From this reading Me don't like silly fool geegees.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Me don't like silly fool geegees.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
geegees
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From this reading Me don't like silly fool geegees.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
Johnnyboy's
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From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Me don't like silly fool geegees.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Silly fool geegees make me sick--silly fool geegees do!”
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Me don't like silly fool geegees.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Silly fool geegees make me sick--silly fool geegees do!”
sillyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪli/
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Me don't like silly fool geegees.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than that, it was argued by some complacent casuists that the pluck displayed by the child was the actual result of this somewhat heroic method of taking exercise, and NOT an inherent manliness distinct from his physical tastes.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this incident, the attempts at Johnnyboy's physical reformation still went on.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading So he was made to run when he didn't want to--to dance when he frankly loathed his partners--to play at games that he despised.
