used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
bluffedverbUS /blʌft/
past form of “bluff” — deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
cannot
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From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
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From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
wanted intensely
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
engage in
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
not any; not one
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
express in words
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
showdownnounUS /ˈʃoʊdaʊn/
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
temporizeverbUS /ˈtempəraɪz/
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
the act of using
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could have bluffed this out for a time, but it was no use.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You cannot understand what there is left for me to say to you in view of what has happened.
at the time that
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are other developments which will follow on the heels of this which make it useless to temporize.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
showing curiosity
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I have played the game my way, letting you make the rules, believing that when it came to the showdown my cards would be strong enough to win.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are wondering why I desired this interview," Covington began.
