the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
in or to another place
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
apart from; not including
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
with resolute determination
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
Forrester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have thought it over," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have thought it over," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Have thought it over," he said.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
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 This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
engage in
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
not any; not one
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
and nothing more
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Have thought it over," he said.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
Roddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Have thought it over," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
try to get or reach
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Caldwell proceeded to make this quite plain to Roddy, but, except that the color in his face deepened and that his jaw set more firmly, Roddy made no sign.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Caldwell knew was not the intention of Mr. Forrester.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Have thought it over," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had directed Caldwell to inform Roddy that if he deliberately opposed him he must not only seek work elsewhere, but that he did not think he should continue to ask his father for support.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Caldwell saw it, Roddy was acting from pique and in the belief that his father would continue to supply him with funds.
