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From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
BooknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
CONFRONTEDverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
DreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
GREATNESSnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
HEROnounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
Jeff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
NotenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
POSSIBILITYnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
progressivesnounUS /prɑːˈɡresɪvz/
plural of “progressive” — a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
RISINGadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
SENTIMENTnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
sheet-armored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
standpatters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
SUPERIORadjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
UNPLEASANTadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been decided that he was to be made speaker of the House after the next election, assuming that he and his party were returned to power.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He intended by scrupulous fair play to win golden opinions for himself.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HERO, CONFRONTED WITH AN UNPLEASANT POSSIBILITY, PROVES HIS GREATNESS BY RISING SUPERIOR TO SENTIMENT Part 1 James came down to the office one morning in his car with a smile of contentment on his handsome face.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the man who is sheet-armored in a triple plate of selfishness can be sure that weak hands won't clutch at him and delay his march to success.--From the Note Book of a Dreamer.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jeff and the progressives were to stand back of him, and he felt sure that after a nominal existence the standpatters would accept him.
