AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/
past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
MARSHnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
non-union
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
RiotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Riot was in the air, and violence on every side.
water-front
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of a fisherman at any point along the water-front became a sure signal for strife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading By the police, whose apathy disappeared only when an opportunity occurred of arresting the men they were supposed to protect, they were more handicapped than helped.
WILLISnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading WILLIS MARSH SPRINGS A TRAP The ensuing days were strenuous ones for the partners, working as they did, with a crippled force and under constant guard.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Day by day the feeling on both sides grew stronger, till the non-union men were cemented together in a spirit of bitterest indignation, which materially lessened their zeal for work.
