adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
behoved
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From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
dissectverbUS /daɪˈsekt/
cut open or cut apart
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One thing was clear enough.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The fiction of a mere friendship between himself and Ida was impossible to support.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading One thing was clear enough.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
Waymark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Such conversation was, as we know, habitual.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Under the circumstances, however, he felt that it behoved him to become especially clear on one or two points; never mind what course he might ultimately pursue, it was always needful to him to dissect his own motives, that he might at least be acting with full consciousness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DIPLOMACY Waymark had a good deal of frank talk with himself before meeting Ida again on the Sunday.
