the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
Dalroy
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From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
the act of departing
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
Halwig's
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From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
come to pass
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
innuendoesnounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊz/
plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
Irene
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From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
and nothing more
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
modellingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading "I am in no mood to discuss international politics," he answered curtly.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
TROYnounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
Von
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From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, he was obviously, if unconsciously, modelling his behaviour on that of his prisoner.
(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 The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
what's
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From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
which person or people
From this reading The other, who seemed to have his temper well under control, merely nodded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY The question struck Dalroy as so bizarre--in the conditions so ludicrous--that, despite the cold fury evoked by Von Halwig's innuendoes with regard to Irene, he nearly laughed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I only imagined that you might be interested in hearing what's going to happen to your damned country," he said.
