aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
(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 Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
make certain of
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
BoshnounUS /bɑːʃ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
calibrenoun
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
crestfallenadjectiveUS /ˈkrestfɔːlən/
brought low in spirit
From this reading Johnson was crestfallen.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
the head of a state government
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
go away from a place
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
a full supply
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
having a point
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Like all men of little calibre elevated by expediency to high office, he wanted above everything to have peace, to leave things as they were, to avoid friction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Keen minds were plenty in the Law and Order party.
at the time that
From this reading This little weakness was immediately and vigorously pointed out to Johnson when he returned triumphantly to his hotel.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Upon my word, gentlemen!" cried the governor, dismayed, "I did it for the best; and I assure you I am still convinced that this agreement--entered into in all faith, and sincerity----" "Bosh!" boomed Judge Caldwell.
