used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
in the past
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His voice grew harsh and domineering.
react verbally
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
ColossusnounUS /kəˈlɑːsəs/
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading His voice grew harsh and domineering.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His voice grew harsh and domineering.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading His voice grew harsh and domineering.
Hartz
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From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice grew harsh and domineering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
intimidatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
made timid or fearful as by threats
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
jumboadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/
of great mass; huge and bulky
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
mumbo
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From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice grew harsh and domineering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such an answer was eminently unpleasant to Saul Hartz.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
William
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From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading “William Garland used almost those identical words in this room less than a week ago.”
Wygram's
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From this reading The Colossus, in spite of the fact that Wygram’s piercing black eyes were fixed upon his face, could not repress a shiver.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t intend to let myself be intimidated by any sort of mumbo jumbo--if that is what you mean.”
