adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
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 He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
Cowperwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
down-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
enigmaticadjectiveUS /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
GarricknounUS /ˈɡerɪk/
English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
godsendnounUS /ˈɡɑːdsend/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
intimacies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
meeting-ground
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
Platow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
PlayersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading He learned all about the Garrick Players, her home intimacies and friends, the growing quarrels in the dramatic organization.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
Stephanie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
street-railways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At once, after a few secret interviews with her, he adopted his favorite ruse in such matters and established bachelor quarters in the down-town section as a convenient meeting-ground.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Several conversations with Stephanie were not quite as illuminating as they might have been, for, wonderful as she was--a kind of artistic godsend in this dull Western atmosphere--she was also enigmatic and elusive, very.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He learned speedily, in talking with her on several days when they met for lunch, of her dramatic ambitions, and of the seeming spiritual and artistic support she required from some one who would have faith in her and inspire her by his or her confidence.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Love and War It was during the earlier phases of his connection with Chicago street-railways that Cowperwood, ardently interesting himself in Stephanie Platow, developed as serious a sex affair as any that had yet held him.
