aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
Cowder
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From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
Cowder's
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From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
a female human offspring
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He had too great faith in the soundness of her instincts.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had too great faith in the soundness of her instincts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had too great faith in the soundness of her instincts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had too great faith in the soundness of her instincts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
cause to move by striking
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He had too great faith in the soundness of her instincts.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
Littman
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From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
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 People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
not any; not one
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
Otto
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From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
an angry dispute
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
express in words
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
SerbianounUS /ˈsɜːrbiə/
a historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia; Serbs settled the region in the 6th and 7th centuries
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
soundnessnounUS /ˈsaʊndnəs/
a state or condition free from damage or decay
From this reading He had too great faith in the soundness of her instincts.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading People might say what they would of Reuben Cowder's business methods, but he never hit below the belt.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading However deeply she might be interested in Otto--and he feared it was deep indeed--he was confident that she would instinctively know whether he was loyal; and, of course, while she was in Serbia, there was no danger.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Moreover, he was too wise to attempt to influence the likes or dislikes of his spirited daughter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
produce a literary work
From this reading Otto Littman was quite right in thinking that Reuben Cowder would not write his daughter about their quarrel.
