used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
a boy or man
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
characterizeverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪz/
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
at any time
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
Gale'snounUS /ɡeɪlz/
possessive form of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
only a very short time before
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
Hawley
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From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
JealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
having a supporting base
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was nothing of this feeling evident in Gale’s manner now, however, as he greeted the Camera Chap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
trickiestadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪkiəst/
superlative of “tricky” — not to be trusted
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
underhandadjective
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between the Camera Chap and Gale there existed a feud of long standing, the intensity of which was based upon more than mere loyalty for their respective newspapers.
which person or people
From this reading Jealousy and resentment for many past defeats at the latter’s hands had engendered in him a feeling of downright hatred for the clever, good-humored chap who generally managed to turn the tables on him in spite of his underhand methods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Hawley knew the _News_ man, from past experience, as the trickiest, most unscrupulous member of the journalistic profession he had ever matched wits with on an assignment, and for that reason disliked him exceedingly.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But dislike would hardly be a strong enough word to characterize the sentiments of Gale toward Hawley.
