AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are winning" it declared.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
bibliotheque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We are winning" it declared.
dictatingverbUS /ˈdɪkteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
heartenverbUS /ˈhɑːrtən/
give encouragement to
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
KingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
NationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
proclamationsnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
Rolfe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
RulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As has been said, it was Rolfe who, because of his popular literary gift, composed these appeals for the consideration of the Committee, dictating them to Janet as he paced up and down the bibliotheque, inhaling innumerable cigarettes and flinging down the ends on the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are winning" it declared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A more serious atmosphere pervaded Headquarters, where it was realized that the issue hung in the balance.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And more proclamations, a la Napoleon, were issued to sustain and hearten those who were finding bread and onions meagre fare, to shame the hesitating, the wavering.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading "We are winning" it declared.
WoolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading A famous one was headed "Shall Wool and Cotton Kings Rule the Nation?"
