used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
Airey
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From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
appreciatingverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
Beaufort
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From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
CoincidingadjectiveUS /ˌkoʊənˈsaɪdɪŋ/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
Connie
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From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
wanted intensely
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
despatches
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From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
fellow-creature's
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From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
Fricker
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From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
heartlesslyadverb
in a heartless manner
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
how
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From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
not any; not one
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Peggy now made cautious approaches to more difficult ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
Peggy
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From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
on the contrary
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
that's
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From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
unconditionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/
not conditional
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
unemotionalitynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though she showed no gratitude to Beaufort, she owed him some as a conversational resource if in no other capacity; he enabled her to carry off the opening of her interview with Airey in that spirit of sturdy unemotionality which she desired--and was rather doubtful of maintaining.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Coinciding in her wish and appreciating the device, Airey had listened with an applauding smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a heartlessly external way of regarding a fellow-creature's fate, but in relating how Connie Fricker had carried off her prisoner, and how subsequent despatches had confirmed his unconditional submission, Peggy had dealt with the narrative in a comedy vein throughout.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF IT 'And I think that's an end of any worry about Beaufort Chance!'
