acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
HitchcocknounUS /ˈhɪtʃkɑːk/
English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980)
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
Hitchcock'snounUS /ˈhɪtʃkɑːks/
possessive form of “hitchcock” — English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980)
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
Hitchcocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
Sommers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parker had gone out "to enjoy his success in not getting to Cuba," as Colonel Hitchcock expressed it grimly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The old merchant's manner toward the doctor was cordial, but constrained.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
unflatteringadjectiveUS /ənˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dinner at the Hitchcocks' was very simple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At times during the dinner Sommers found Colonel Hitchcock's eyes resting upon him, as if he were trying to understand him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Sommers was conscious of the fact that Lindsay had probably done his best to paint his character in an unflattering light; and though he knew that the old colonel's shrewdness and kindliness would not permit him to accept bitter gossip at its face value, yet there must have been enough in his career to lead to speculation.
