adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
Packard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And it was characteristic of the forceful men, as well as the extreme nature of the conflict, that both were quiet in manner and speech--perhaps the mayor the more so, as he began the struggle by saying:
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a droop of his eye, or a tremor in his voice, the answer came short, sharp and emphatic:
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading faced his secretary and the spectacle was afforded me of seeing two strong men drawn up in conflict over a woman both had cherished above all else.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is what Mrs. Packard says of your playing with her fears during these two weeks true, Mr. Steele?”
